Evaluating a walk-in clinic for detecting skin cancers.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of a walk-in clinic in detecting skin cancers.


METHODS
Questionnaires were completed by 283 patients attending the walk-in clinic at a dermatology outpatients department. The questionnaire was used to gather data on demographics, sun exposure, and personal and family history of skin cancers. Completion of the questionnaire was followed by an examination by a dermatologist.


RESULTS
Three patients were diagnosed with malignant melanoma as a result of evaluation at the walk-in clinic.


CONCLUSIONS
The walk-in clinic was an effective method of identifying patients with melanomas who might not have seen a GP. The authors believe that though effective at the screening, the clinic could be refined and improved.
McCormack
Iona
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Belfast City Hospital.
Maguire
Susan
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McLoone
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000592:standards*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000592:standards*; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009660:Northern Ireland; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017749:Total Quality Management