Question

A 62-year-old woman has new-onset painless rectal bleeding and change in bowel habit. Best next step in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Urgent suspected cancer referral (2-week wait)

Answer

Empirical iron therapy

Answer

Reassurance and stool softener

Answer

Faecal calprotectin only

Answer

CT abdomen routine

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman has new-onset painless rectal bleeding and change in bowel habit. Best next step in primary care?