1. BREAST ABSCESS PATHWAY
Initial Assessment
In hours (urgent and non-urgent referrals)
Mon-Friday 08: :00
For referrals please complete an e-referral and
contact Thirlestaine Breast Care Centre (TBC) on
Please ensure that the patient’s latest mobile
number is in the e-referral
We aim to see patients at the next available
diagnostic clinic. You will be advised of the
details for patient attendance when you make contact
with TBC
For any other enquiries please contact TBC on the
above number
Out of hours - Urgent referrals only
Refer to general surgical registrar on call (GRH/CGH)
If suitably trained, and if superficial abscess identified then aspirate/drain under local anaesthesia if possible
Prescribe flucloxacillin (and metronidazole if non-
puerperal). If penicillin allergic prescribe clarithromycin.
Please follow In hours pathway for referral to TBC
Authors:- A Chambers, A Al-Allak
Updated:- 21/11/2016
Review:- 6 months