Waiting time to lymph node biopsy is dependent on referral method: don't write, phone

Patients with lymphadenopathy are commonly referred to general surgeons for diagnostic lymph node biopsy. We were concerned at potential long waits for this service in our hospital and thus wanted to compare the efficiency of written and telephone referral with a view to identifying the optimum care...

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Published in:	Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Vol. 91; no. 8; pp. 673 - 676
Main Authors:	Pannick, S A J, Ingham Clark, C L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01-11-2009 The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Subjects:	Adult Biopsy Cancer Cellular biology Early Detection of Cancer General & Emergency Hematology Hospitals Humans Lymph Nodes - pathology Lymphatic Diseases - pathology Lymphatic system Lymphoma Neck Patients Referral and Consultation - organization & administration Referral and Consultation - statistics & numerical data Retrospective Studies Time Factors Tuberculosis Ultrasonic imaging Waiting Lists United Kingdom > UK
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