Table 3

Preliminary diagnosis* recorded by specialist nurses and SHOs

Specialist nurse (n=92)SHO (n=103)
p=0.6. Data are number (%); *not all patients required a preliminary diagnosis to be made.
Correct76 (82.6)80 (77.7)
Not recorded12 (13.0)16 (15.5)
Correct but doesn't fit with clinic guidelines4 (4.3)7 (6.8)