title: Survey of maxillofacial 'out of hours' operating in the United Kingdom.
abstract: This survey looks at 'out of hours' maxillofacial operating in the United Kingdom during September 2006 and was sent out to all the maxillofacial consultants in the United Kingdom. Most respondents consider out of hours as '2200-0759'; however many hospitals now routinely work extended lists up to 2200 h. Since nearly 65% of respondents had no dedicated trauma list, the provision of theatre flexibility with prioritized trauma slots which would be used for other purposes depending upon the immediate departmental needs appears to be a viable compromise for the foreseeable future.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial, Head & Neck Surgery Unit, University College London Hospitals, London, United Kingdom. elmaaytah@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: El-Maaytah
authors.forename: Tahwinder
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Upile
authors.forename: Lawrence
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Newman
mesh_terms: D039602:After-Hours Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D004630:Emergencies; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013515:Surgery, Oral; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom