title: Diabetic retinopathy screening service.
abstract: The planning, establishment, financing and general organization of a Diabetic Screening Service within a District Health Authority can be a daunting task if not handled correctly. This paper outlines such a service, established in 1987, at a District General Hospital serving a population of 202,000 permanent residents. It highlights the necessity for such a service and its diagnostic value to the local diabetic population.
authors.affiliation: Medical Illustration Department, James Paget Hospital, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, UK.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Borg
mesh_terms: D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D010781:Photography