Alex Perry: With cancer, speed is of the essence

This week Imperial College London released findings of a global study suggesting people with cancer have significantly better health outcomes in countries where they can access specialists directly, rather than having to seeing a GP before they undergo tests or get specialist assessments. Direct access saves lives. The research examined 21 separate studies of healthcare systems in the US and Europe, with one study finding a difference of 11% in one-year survival. This matches with our experience at Bupa. We've seen first-hand the positive impact of our direct access service - which al...