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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Costs and benefits of a one stop clinic compared with a dedicated breast clinic: randomised controlled trial. BMJ 2002; 324: 507-10.

Published: 1st January 2002

Authors: Dey P, Bundred N, Gibbs A, Hopwood P, Baildam A, Boggis C et al. et al.

Conclusion

Some 670 women aged 35 or over with a breast lump were randomized. Anxiety levels were reduced 24h after one stop clinic visit , but not 3 weeks or 3 months later; the cost was an extra .32 per woman

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