Tympanostomy Tubes: Indications for Referral Versus Indica-tions for Surgery
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https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol25No2.3731Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare reasons family doctors use for referral of children for tympanostomy tubes to the indications for this surgery used by otolaryngologists practicing in the same region. A checklist type of survey was sent to a random sample of family doctors and all of the practicing otolaryngologists in Nova Scotia in Spring 1995. There were significant differences between reasons for referral and indications for treatment in many areas. Education is needed to improve this situation.
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Carr, M. (1997). Tympanostomy Tubes: Indications for Referral Versus Indica-tions for Surgery. DALHOUSIE MEDICAL JOURNAL, 25(2). https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol25No2.3731
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