Paediatric Referral and Attendance Rates for the Clinical Genetics Service in South-East Scotland - a Comparison of a Regional Clinic with Satellite Clinics

Background and Aims In some studies the establishment of specialist satellite clinics nearer to the homes of patients has resulted in increased referral and attendance rates, particularly amongst populations in lower socio-economic groups. We investigated the effect on these rates of establishing sa...

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Published in:Scottish medical journal 2010-02, Vol.55 (1), p.10-13
Main Authors: Holloway, Sm, Lampe, Ak, Lam, Wwk
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Child
Child Health Services - utilization
Cohort Studies
Community Health Centers - utilization
Genetic Counseling - utilization
Health Services Accessibility
Humans
Outpatient Clinics, Hospital - utilization
Patient Compliance - statistics & numerical data
Referral and Consultation - utilization
Retrospective Studies
Scotland
Socioeconomic Factors
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Summary:Background and Aims In some studies the establishment of specialist satellite clinics nearer to the homes of patients has resulted in increased referral and attendance rates, particularly amongst populations in lower socio-economic groups. We investigated the effect on these rates of establishing satellite genetic counselling clinics for families with paediatric conditions in South East Scotland. Methods and Results Families offered appointments at a clinic at the regional paediatric hospital were compared with those offered appointments at a satellite clinic at a local district general hospital. Both groups of families were more socially deprived than the general population (regional clinic p < 0.001, satellite clinics p
ISSN:0036-9330
2045-6441
DOI:10.1258/RSMSMJ.55.1.10