Outpatient clinic numbers: a review of standards and current practice

I Beegun; L Steele; A Hassaan; H Saleh; W Grant

doi:10.12968/hmed.2017.78.1.44

Outpatient clinic numbers: a review of standards and current practice

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2017 Jan 2;78(1):44-48. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2017.78.1.44.

Authors

I Beegun¹, L Steele², A Hassaan³, H Saleh⁴, W Grant⁴

Affiliations

¹ Ear, Nose and Throat Registrar, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London W6 8RF.
² Foundation Doctor, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London.
³ Locum Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant, West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, London.
⁴ Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London.

PMID: 28067573
DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2017.78.1.44

Abstract

This article explores current recommendations for the safe and efficient running of outpatient clinics, why non-adherence exists, the consequences of non-adherence, and what can be done to improve standards. It promotes adherence to recommendations by both clinical and managerial staff.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Ambulatory Care Facilities / organization & administration*
Ambulatory Care Facilities / standards
Appointments and Schedules*
Education, Medical*
Guideline Adherence
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Medical Errors / legislation & jurisprudence
Otolaryngology
Personnel Management / standards*
Time Factors