Ophthalmologists in teaching hospitals: Do we make a difference to patient outcome?

Chandra Bala; Alexander C. Poon; Paul Joblin; Peter J. McCluskey

doi:10.1046/j.1442-9071.2001.00377.x

Ophthalmologists in teaching hospitals: Do we make a difference to patient outcome?

Chandra Bala, Alexander C. Poon, Paul Joblin, Peter J. McCluskey^*

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Purpose: To determine the type and frequency of consultations with the eye department of a major tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods: A retrospective review was undertaken of the medical records of inpatient consultations within the Ophthalmology Department of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital over the period from 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1997. The consults were divided into six types of consultation. A determination was made of the outcome and effect on patient management of each consultation. Results: There were 506 consultations over the 2-year period. For 389 patients a full ophthalmic assessment was requested and 175 of them (45%) had an ophthalmological diagnosis made or had change in management as a result of the consultation. Conclusion: Ophthalmological consultation is a valuable inpatient consultation service that makes a significant difference in the management of patients from other medical and surgical units within the hospital.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	59-63
Number of pages	5
Journal	Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Volume	29
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1442-9071.2001.00377.x
Publication status	Published - 2001
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Consultations
Inpatients
Ophthalmology
Outcomes

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