Table 2.
Example of patient pathway units of activity, and associated costs
| Pathway 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Activity | Sub activity | Cost (£) |
| Oncology referral | Oncology clinic appointment | 168.00 |
| Appointment administration | Referral received and processed | 5.07 |
| Referral triaged | 1.17 | |
| Request documents | 8.82 | |
| Clinical review | 21.85 | |
| Appointment arranged | 3.49 | |
| Clinic preparation | 2.74 | |
| Clinic related activity | Clinic appointment | 104.80 |
| Post appointment letter | 11.18 | |
| Post appointment administration | 5.17 | |
| Blood sample | Phlebotomy | 3.00 |
| BRCA full gene test | 540.00 | |
| Follow up appointment administration | Appointment arranged | 3.49 |
| Clinic preparation | 2.74 | |
| Follow up clinic related activity | Clinic appointment | 104.80 |
| Post appointment letter | 11.18 | |
| Post appointment administration | 5.17 | |
| Higher risk surveillance | Mammography | 628.30 |