| Non-attendance for appointments in an out-patients' x-ray department. | |
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PMID: 1768325 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A total of 5,323 appointments from July 1987 to June 1988 was entered into the study. They showed that for the 12 month period the rate of non-attendance was 5%. The non-attender was most likely to have been referred from a GP for a barium meal and be from the age group 16-25. The district the patient came from had little influence. Non-attendance is not affected by the number of appointments given and if compared to the previous year shows a similar monthly pattern. This pattern does not appear to be influenced by the weather but would seem affected to some extent by holiday periods. Reasons for non-attendance were collected on 51 patients. The main reason given was illness. A large group had had no further contact with the referral source. The cost of staffing for non-attendance was considered to be low when compared to the whole budget. The effect of non-attendance on the waiting list is now minimal. Taking this into account the main recommendations are that: a specified senior member of staff should be responsible for the appointment system and inter-departmental liaison; instruction/appointment confirmation sheets should be reviewed; and the counselling service should be improved. Now the population served has been demographically recorded we can look towards providing for its needs.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS) |
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Authors:
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K Kane |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Radiography today Volume: 57 ISSN: 0954-8211 ISO Abbreviation: Radiogr Today Publication Date: 1991 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-02-25 Completed Date: 1992-02-25 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9002036 Medline TA: Radiogr Today Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 15-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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North Manchester General Hospital, Crumpsall. |
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Adolescent Adult Age Factors Aged Appointments and Schedules* Female Great Britain Holidays Humans Male Middle Aged Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / utilization* Patient Compliance* Radiology Department, Hospital / utilization* Waiting Lists |
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