A.S. Hungin
Use of an open-access gastroscopy service by a general practice: findings and subsequent specialist referral rate
Hungin, A.S.
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Abstract
An analysis of 102 open-access gastroscopy requests from one general practice over 38 months showed that the detection rate of abnormalities was 58%. Even though no predetermined investigation criteria were used these results compare favourably with gastroscopy findings generally and are superior to the detection rate of lesions using barium meals. Only 12% of the patients who underwent gastroscopy required subsequent referral to a consultant. This represents a major benefit, hitherto undocumented, of an open-access gastroscopy service. Considerations of accuracy, safety and cost effectiveness coupled with the availability of efficacious drugs appear to favour the case for open-access gastroscopy for general practitioners.
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Hungin, A. (1987). Use of an open-access gastroscopy service by a general practice: findings and subsequent specialist referral rate. Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners, 37(297), 170-171
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Apr 1, 1987 |
Deposit Date | Feb 17, 2012 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Journal | The journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners. |
Print ISSN | 0035-8797 |
Publisher | Royal College of General Practitioners |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 37 |
Issue | 297 |
Pages | 170-171 |
Publisher URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1710732/ |
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