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An Audit of the Epidemiology, Investigation and Management of Fertility Patients Attending the Gynaecology Clinic of the Public Hospital in Barbados

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.006
Synopsis: 
We performed a three-month audit of the fertility services of the sole public hospital in Barbados, using a review of medical records and a proforma based on recent fertility practice guidelines. This report contains our findings and recommendations.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To determine the throughput of infertility patients in the gynaecology clinics at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados as the lone public referral centre, and to determine whether these cases are being investigated and treated appropriately.

Accepted: 
11 Jan, 2016
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e-Published: 23 Feb, 2016

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Emergency Department Deaths in a Nigerian University Hospital: Deaths Too Many

Issue: 
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.281
Pages: 
131–4
Synopsis: 
The emergency department operates on a 24-hour basis for the acute care of patients without prior appointment and who require timely intervention for time-sensitive illnesses and injuries. This audit of deaths is used as a measure of the quality of care.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: We reviewed the demographic pattern and distribution of deaths in the emergency department (ED) of the University College Hospital (UCH) in order to identify gaps in the standard of care, thereby providing evidence for intervention and enhanced research in acute care.

Revised: 
07 Feb, 2014
Accepted: 
20 Feb, 2014
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e-Published: 13 Mar, 2015
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