Abstract
Abstract Introduction: One stop neck lump clinics (OSNLC) are gaining
popularity worldwide especially in the UK hospitals following NICE
recommendation. The main aim of this speciality clinic is quick
diagnosis and early management while simultaneously improving patient
experience. Objectives: To analyse and compare the efficacy of OSNLC and
general ENT/Head and neck clinic with specifics to number of
appointments required for formulating management plan and number of ‘one
stop’ visits. Design: Retrospective observational study Setting:
Regional Head and Neck Cancer Center (Secondary care hospital)
Participants: Patients referred by General practitioner with symptoms of
neck lump Main outcome measures: Patients seen in general ENT/Head and
neck and OSNLC in 2 phases to understand the difference in number of
appointments, one stop visits, requirement of Ultrasound and efficiency
of Fine needle aspiration. Results and Conclusions: Improved efficacy of
OSNLC was noted as patients seen in clinic required lesser number of
appointments, reached a faster diagnosis and management plan when
compared to patients seen in general ENT clinic.