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Two trained observers used a validated assessment tool (MDT MODe) to capture data in real-time on the quality of information presented and quality of discussion by MDT members. Differences between urology and the other cancer MDTs were assessed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. Results:?Number of cases discussed within each MDT varied between a mean of 18.5 (colorectal) to 38.2 (urology). Average time spent discussing a case was the lowest in urology (mean 2.51 minutes, P? http://www.selleck.cn/products/wortmannin.html With regards to decision-making, urology MDTs made clear treatment recommendations in only 83% of cases compared to breast (91%), lung (85%) and colorectal (88%). Conclusion:?This is the first study to provide http://www.selleckchem.com/products/CHIR-99021.html evidence on quality of information exchange, communication and decision-making in urology MDTs compared to other cancers. Understanding differences between MDTs may help share best practices and identify areas to target improvement efforts to optimise cancer care. P25 Consultant delivered one stop clinics are efficient, and do not lead to missed diagnoses S Tin, RS Hamm The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital, Urology Centre, Broadgreen University Hospital, United Kingdom Aims:?To determine the re-referral rate for patients seen and discharged by a Diagnostic Urologist from a single outpatient appointment and to see if any important diagnoses http://www.selleckchem.com/products/LY294002.html were missed. Materials and Methods:?Data was collected prospectively on all patients seen by a single Consultant Diagnostic Urologist between February 2007 and January 2008. In 2013 patients records were reviewed to see if patients had been re-referred to any consultant within the Urology service at the same trust and if so the reason for re-referral. Results:?A total of 899 patients were seen in an outpatients�� clinic. 544 (60.51%) were discharged after a single clinic visit. In the study period 43 (7.9%) of these patients were referred back with the same presentation (10 had previously DNA'd). 17 patients (3.13%) were referred back with a different unrelated presentation. The mean interval for re-referral was 29.17 months (median 25 months). Most of the re-referred patients presented with rising PSA or deteriorating LUTS. 2 patients (0.37%) were referred back with significant diagnoses. One with TCC at 16 months who had declined further investigation at the first visit and one with small renal mass on USS liver at 62 months. Conclusion:?One stop Diagnostic clinics lead to a high discharge rate with a low re-referral rate without missing clinically significant diagnoses.