Audit of Nasal Bone Fracture Referrals to an ENT Hub: Timeliness of Review and Management
Telephone triage effectively reduced unnecessary clinic reviews, but delays in contacting patients, particularly paediatric cases, affected timely management. Earlier in-clinic review for children, better communication strategies, and ensuring accurate referral information may improve service delivery.
Authors
- Julia McAdam
Institutions
- Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.92814
- Primary Topic
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00