M Chin

The Accuracy, Quality and Timing of Referrals to the Ophthalmology Division at the University Hospital of the West Indies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.063

Synopsis:

This study determined accuracy, quality and timing for ophthalmic referrals to the University Hospital of the West Indies. Ophthalmologist referrals were 89% accurate and general practitioners were 29% accurate. Only 20% of referrals contained all essential information for proper assessment.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the accuracy, quality and timing of ophthalmic referrals.

Design: This was a prospective study. The data was collected using a pro forma. All patients gave voluntary written consent.

Setting: The Ophthalmology Division at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Received:

04 Apr, 2018

Accepted:

09 May, 2018

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Keywords: General practitioners

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e-Published: 08 Mar, 2019

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A Rare Case of Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy in an Indo-Caribbean Patient

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 1: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.048

Pages:

84-8

ABSTRACT

Received:

28 Jan, 2015

Accepted:

23 Mar, 2015

Published:

20 Apr, 2018

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e-Published: 13 May, 2015

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Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) Risk Score as a Predictor of In-hospital Mortality for Acute Coronary Syndrome in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.172

Pages:

52–9

Synopsis:

The GRACE risk score, which was developed in a predominantly Caucasian population, was not previously tested in a Caribbean population. This study found it to be a reliable predictor of in-hospital mortality in a multi-ethnic Trinidadian acute coronary syndrome population, making it a useful risk stratification tool.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine whether risk stratification using the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) risk score is a predictor of in-hospital mortality for ACS patients in a multi-ethnic Caribbean population.

Received:

09 Jul, 2014

Accepted:

30 Sep, 2014

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