There is no single test or validated scoring system which effectively confirms or excludes a diagnosis of GCA. If you are unsure whether to refer we would be happy to discuss the patient. Please follow the flow diagram and consult the notes below where necessary. Referrals to Rheumatology must be discussed with the on-call registrar using the direct dial number.
GCA Fast Track PathwayLocations
Consultants
- Dr Kenneth Baker
- Dr Philip Brown
- Dr Rihards Buss
- Dr Lucy Carter
- Dr Faye Cooles
- Dr Rachel Duncan
- Dr P Jonathan Heaney
- Professor John D Isaacs
- Dr Lesley Kay
- Dr C Elizabeth Kidd
- Dr Alice Lorenzi
- Dr Alaa Mustafa
- Dr Ejaz Pathan
- Dr Arthur Pratt
- Dr Fiona Rayner
- Dr Maria Slade
- Dr Nishanthi Thalayasingam
- Dr Ben Thompson
- Dr Nadia Tripp
- Dr Josie Vila