Reducing inappropriate investigations for minor lower limb cellulitis
Lower limb cellulitis is a frequently encountered condition in the acute hospital setting, yet many patients with only mild lower limb cellulitis undergo unnecessary collection of blood cultures and X-ray imaging. This leads to increased healthcare costs and prolongation of the length of hospitalisa...
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| Main Authors: | Poh Yong Tan, Leer Liang, Daryl Yin Keong Lo, Elaine Jing-Mei Pang, Elizabeth Ming Jing Tan, Adrian Chung Thien Lim, Calyn Marini Eng Lian Yap |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2025-05-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open Quality |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/14/2/e003079.full |
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