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ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLES

Do all patients attending genitourinary medicine services want to be seen within 48 hours?

G Rooney FRCP , Y Smith MRCOG and J Montgomery

Sexual Health Department, Great Western Hospital, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Correspondence to: Dr Guy Rooney, Sexual Health Department, Great Western Hospital, Swindon SN3 6BB, Wiltshire, UK Email: guy.rooney{at}smnhst.nhs.uk

At a time of high capacity almost 40% of patients declined an appointment within 48 hours. Data were collected prospectively on the reasons why, and the impact of demand exceeding capacity.

Key Words: patient access • patient choice • NHS targets • sexual health

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