Exploring the Introduction of a Rural Rapid Diagnosis Clinic - What is the Best Model?

This study will demonstrate the feasibility of implementing a Rapid Diagnosis Centre/Clinic (RDC) to a rural population in Wales. The goals are:

1. To assess the resources (estate, equipment and imaging workforce capacity) available to introduce a Rapid Diagnosis Centre/ Clinic for a rural population in Wales.
2. To determine if primary service users would refer patients with vague non-specific symptoms to a Rapid Diagnosis Centre/Clinic.
3. To determine if patients would attend a Rapid Diagnosis Centre/Clinic to achieve a rapid diagnosis for their symptoms.
4. To determine the capacity of healthcare professionals across the RDC pathway to deliver holistic patient care.
5. To compare the costs of an urban Rapid Diagnosis Centre/Clinic to delivering a rural Rapid Diagnosis Centre/Clinic.