Medical audit: the role of an orthopaedic preoperative clinic.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the usefulness of an orthopaedic preoperative clinic.


METHODS
Observational study of patients who attended the preoperative clinic.


METHODS
Thirty patients who attended the clinic over a three-month period.


METHODS
Orthopaedic Outpatient Department.


RESULTS
Twelve of the 30 patients had their operation postponed as a result of the visit.


CONCLUSIONS
The existence of a preoperative orthopaedic assessment clinic is justified. Use of such a clinic should lead to the cancellation of fewer operations due to the patient being unfit for surgery.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Manchester.
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CS
D000368:Aged; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008875:Middle Aged; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D018579:Patient Selection; D011300:Preoperative Care