Minor surgery in general practice in Ireland- a report of workload and safety.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The provision of minor surgical services is an established part of the task profile of general practitioners (GPs) in many countries in Europe and elsewhere. This study aimed to collect data on the clinical process and outcomes for specified minor surgical procedures undertaken in Irish general practice by GPs experienced in minor surgery in order to document the scope and safety of minor surgery being undertaken.

Methods

Over a six-month period, 24 GPs in 20 practices recorded data on a pre-determined list of procedures undertaken in adults (aged 18 and older); procedures for ingrown toenails were also recorded for those aged 12-18 years. Clinical data were rendered fully anonymous by the participating GPs, entered onto the Excel database template and returned to

SUBMITTER: Ni Riain A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7310463 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature