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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2015; 3(6): 495-498
Published online Jun 16, 2015. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i6.495
Published online Jun 16, 2015. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i6.495
Improving efficiency and saving money in an otolaryngology urgent referral clinic
Nader Ibrahim, Jagdeep Virk, Jason George, Department of Otolaryngology, Queen’s Hospital, Essex RM7 0AG, United Kingdom
Behrad Elmiyeh, Arvind Singh, Department of Otolaryngology, Northwick Park Hospital, Middlesex HA1 3UJ, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Ibrahim N and Virk J contributed to the data interpretation, analysis and construction of paper; George J contributed to the data collation and analysis and interpretation; Elmiyeh B and Singh A contributed to the concept design and senior authorship.
Conflict-of-interest: The author reports no conflicts of interest in this work.
Correspondence to: Nader Ibrahim, MBBS, Bsc, Department of Otolaryngology, Queen’s Hospital, Rom Valley Way Romford, Essex RM7 0AG, United Kingdom. nader.ibrahim@doctors.org.uk
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Received: January 5, 2015
Peer-review started: January 7, 2015
First decision: February 7, 2015
Revised: March 9, 2015
Accepted: April 8, 2015
Article in press: April 9, 2015
Published online: June 16, 2015
Processing time: 164 Days and 19.2 Hours
Peer-review started: January 7, 2015
First decision: February 7, 2015
Revised: March 9, 2015
Accepted: April 8, 2015
Article in press: April 9, 2015
Published online: June 16, 2015
Processing time: 164 Days and 19.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The implementation of simple clinical guidelines, a transparent referral pathway to the ear nose and throat urgent referral clinic, and consultant led education to both juniors and referring specialties has demonstrated an improved service provision whilst being more cost effective and efficient.