urology

Predictive Patterns for Urological Abscondees among Patients with Renal Stone Disease – Barbados Urological Disease Studies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.275

Synopsis:

We present the results of a patient survey undertaken at university teaching hospital which explores patterns in absconding and re-presenting at urology clinics. We discuss two specific case reports where absconding from clinics led to unfavourable outcomes.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the possible characteristics and patterns in the types of individuals who are likely to abscond from the urology clinic and the implications of these on the eventual outcome of the patient.

Received:

28 May, 2015

Revised:

08 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

17 Nov, 2015

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

urology

Appointments and schedules

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e-Published: 31 Mar, 2016

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