title: A specialist institute looks to the future.
abstract: A specialized institute has unique problems relating to its responsibility for teaching, research and clinical care. In the 40 years of its existence it has played a considerable role in the development of the specialty in the United Kingdom, advancing knowledge in all fields--particularly head and neck oncology and audiological medicine. The threat to its associated specialist hospital and to its own future because of severe cuts may result in far-reaching decisions regarding its future role.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Laryngology and Otology, London, UK.
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D008131:London; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000193:education / Q000266:history