TY - JOUR T1 - P160 Complex GUM: an audit of a consultant led service JF - Sexually Transmitted Infections JO - Sex Transm Infect SP - A62 LP - A63 DO - 10.1136/sextrans-2012-050601c.160 VL - 88 IS - Suppl 1 AU - E Mabonga AU - D Williams AU - E Collins Y1 - 2012/06/01 UR - http://sti.bmj.com/content/88/Suppl_1/A62.3.abstract N2 - Background A minority of patients present to GU services with complex, recurrent or chronic issues requiring senior review which is challenging in a busy walk-in service. A specialist clinic was set up to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and management. Objectives To describe referral patterns, diagnoses and outcomes. Methodology Retrospective case note review of booked patients between 2 September 2010 and 9 December 2010. Demographics, referrer, reason for referral, management and outcomes collected. Results 102 appointments were made for 84 patients 65 attended, 82 reviewed. 55% were female. Average age 36. 94% referred from within the service, all staff groups represented including SpRs, nurses and clinical assistants. 20 patients had biopsies with 17/20, 85% providing a diagnosis. Of the 102 appointments 13% DNA; 11% cancelled by patient. Patients with vulval pain will be studied in more detail, data to follow (see abstract P160 table 1). View this table:Abstract P160 Table 1 Diagnoses of patients with complex GU problems Conclusion The clinic was utilised by all staff groups, saw patients with a variety of conditions, predominantly dermatological and in the majority a definitive diagnosis was made. As well as improving patient management the clinic provided an excellent training opportunity and has resulted in improved links particularly with Dermatology and Histopathology. ER -