Improving patient experience of diagnosis

The process of getting a diagnosis is becoming increasingly challenging, with February 2024 statistics showing that the proportion of patients waiting six weeks or more for diagnostic tests is 20.8%. This report from National Voices (a coalition of 200 health and social care charities in England) sets out nine key recommendations they believe will significantly improve people’s experiences of diagnosis, and of health and care more widely.

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