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. 1993 Apr;68(4):496-500.
doi: 10.1136/adc.68.4.496.

Consultant paediatric outreach clinics--a practical step in integration

N J Spencer  1
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Consultant paediatric outreach clinics--a practical step in integration

N J Spencer. Arch Dis Child. 1993 Apr.

Abstract

Ten years' experience of paediatric outreach clinics is reviewed and evaluated. The advantages and disadvantages of paediatric outreach and its possible place in the new era of contracting and more developed community paediatric services are discussed. It is concluded that paediatric outreach increases parental and professional choice and access to paediatric consultant services, increases service flexibility, reduces unnecessary hospital visits, and enables more rational and relevant clinical decision making. Outreach is particularly relevant in areas of deprivation where paediatric needs are greatest.

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