Safety netting in primary care is a vital strategy to support early cancer diagnosis and manage diagnostic uncertainty.

This page from Cancer Research UK provides practical guidance, tools, and resources to help primary care professionals monitor patients with potential cancer symptoms until a clear diagnosis is reached.

Whether through:

• Verbal advice
• Written instructions
• Electronic systems,

safety netting ensures:

• Continuity of care
• Timely follow-up
• Improved communication between clinicians and patients.