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An audit of a specialist nurse-led rapid-access chest pain clinic
British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 09/12/07

Moore,H., et al. - Rapid-access chest pain clinics, typically run by doctors, allow the rapid assessment of suspected new-onset angina. Five years ago specialist nurse-led rapid-access chest pain clinics were established at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The objective of this audit was to assess safety and effectiveness of these clinics...Conclusions: This audit demonstrates that specialist nurse-led rapid -access chest pain clinics are safe and effective. They identify patients who are more likely to have coronary artery disease, therefore allowing early medical/surgical intervention and reducing patient morbidity and mortality. The burden on doctors is reduced and government targets are met