Improving patient flow through an eye clinic.

The article discusses some of the advantages offered through an eye clinic for patients including appropriate referral, a correct diagnosis, the right information and advice, the right treatment. Eye clinics also offer benefits for managers in terms of reduced waste, more efficient use of theatre time and human resources, and reduced costs. Some of the ways to improve patient flow through an eye clinic including better systems and better use of space and staff are highlighted. INSETS: Doing a baseline assessment;AN INTEGRATED INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM;Improvements on the ward and in theatre.