Audit of telephone HIV clinics: effective and acceptable
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Methods A total of 72 patients were included in the audit: 88% were male, 68% were men who have sex with men, 22% were heterosexuals of non-UK origin. This population reflects the wider patient cohort of this busy, city centre Genitourinary Medicine clinic. A retrospective case note analysis was conducted of patients seen in the telephone clinic over an 8 month period from December 2008 until July 2009. Clinic eligibility, consent documentation, compliance with recommended frequency of appointments and default rates were assessed. A patient satisfaction survey was conducted during this period.
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