Waiting Time to Lymph Node Biopsy is Dependent on Referral Method: Dont Write Phone!

摘要

INTRODUCTIONPatients with lymphadenopathy are commonly referred to general surgeons for diagnostic lymph node biopsy. We were concerned at potential long waits for this service in our hospital and thus wanted to compare the efficiency of written and telephone referral with a view to identifying the optimum care pathway for these patients.