Claire Friedemann Smith
MSc, DPhil
Senior Researcher
My research interests are the early diagnosis of cancer and how the way in which medical information is communicated affects patients' awareness of disease and their likelihood undertaking health protective and help-seeking behaviours. I am also interested in how primary care clinicians make decisions about patient care.
I am a senior mixed-methods researcher investigating the effectiveness of the Suspected CANcer (SCAN) pathway, the use of 'gut-feelings' in GPs' decision making, and how safety-netting advice can be most effectively communicated to patients.
Recent publications
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Clinical Prediction Models Incorporating Blood Test Trend for Cancer Detection: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Critical Appraisal.
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Virdee PS. et al, (2025), JMIR Cancer, 11
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Cancer inequalities in the United Kingdom and the data used to measure them: a scoping review
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Underwood S. et al, (2025), The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, 52
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A manifesto for improving cancer detection: four key considerations when implementing innovations across the interface of primary and secondary care.
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Dowrick A. et al, (2024), Lancet Oncol
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The Association between Blood Test Trends and Undiagnosed Cancer: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal
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Virdee PS. et al, (2024), Cancers, 16
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Electronic safety-netting tool features considered important by UK general practice staff: an interview and Delphi consensus study.
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Friedemann Smith C. et al, (2023), BJGP Open