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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2015; 3(6): 495-498
Published online Jun 16, 2015. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i6.495
Table 1 Summary of data including both initial and subsequent re-audit
Patients perclinicFirst cycle
Re-audit
9.8
7.2
PercentageNo. of patientsPercentageNo. of patients
Follow ups32%15811%45
Direct outpatient bookings12%594%15
Re-referrals0.2%14%15
Inappropriate referrals18%895%21
Total patients490396
Table 2 Estimated savings and income
Cost of follow up per patient£190
Income per clinic patient reviewed£190 + tariffs for procedures performed (discontinued after 2 follow ups)
Re-auditSavings £29830Income £2660
Overall£32490 over 3 mo
£590 per clinic