Accuracy of Diagnosis and Referral of Ophthalmic Patients by General Practitioners

A.A. Onyiaorah; N.N Kizor-Akaraiwe; S.N.N  Nwosu

Authors

A.A. Onyiaorah Department of Ophthalmology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.
N.N Kizor-Akaraiwe Department of Ophthalmology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Enugu State.
S.N.N Nwosu Department of Ophthalmology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.

Abstract

The general outpatient department of a hospital is the first point of contact for most patients. Health care services are offered for a wide variety of diseases, including eye diseases. Ocular diseases have been found to be common in general practice^1,2. The ability of the general practitioner to accurately identify and manage ophthalmic patients is vital to patients’ outcome.³ This study aimed to determine the level of agreement between the general practitioners (GP) and the ophthalmologist in the diagnosis and referral of patients with ocular disorders at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUTH) Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu.

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