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Child outpatient non-attendance may indicate welfare concerns
BMJ 2002; 324 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.324.7339.739 (Published 23 March 2002) Cite this as: BMJ 2002;324:739
- Mando Watson, consultant paediatrician. (Mando.Watson@st-marys.nhs.uk),
- Martin Forshaw, team manager
- St Mary's Hospital, London W2 1NY
- Children and Families, Social Work Department, West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 6AF
EDITOR—Much effort has been put into reducing the high rates of non-attendance at outpatient clinics. 1 2 Currently there is a drive to improve the quality of outpatient services, which in itself will improve attendance rates. The laudable recommendations of the Clinical Standard Advisory Group approach the problem from a health perspective.3 Sharp …
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