Context
A constituent named Julian experienced a prolonged wait of 17 weeks for biopsy results after being referred to the Kent integrated dermatology service, despite concerns about skin cancer.
Question
My constituent Julian noticed that he had a mole on his chest that was growing and bleeding. Members of his family had died from skin cancer, so he was very concerned and went to his GP. He was referred to the Kent integrated dermatology service and was told that the results would come back in four weeks. They came back in 17 weeks. I know that this issue is of personal concern to the Minister, so would she please investigate what happened and write to me?
Answer from The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)
The hon. Member raises an awful case on behalf of his constituent. Of course, our targeting of waiting lists includes diagnostics. What happened in that case should not happen anywhere, and I will ensure that he gets a response as soon as possible.
How: Changing Subject
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