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1Frauenklinik, Kantonsspital Bruderholz, Basel, Schweiz. siegfried.heinzl@ksbh.ch
Abstract:
Medical specialization has increased in the last few years. Meanwhile, different centers (breast, fertility, etc.) have been opened. Also dysplasia (colposcopy) clinics and units are currently discussed. The reasons are the new differentiated procedure for CIN/SIL, VAIN and VIN, the smaller number of female patients per physician and the poor quality. The concentration on specialists is said to help improve quality and could also save costs. Under certain conditions, the dysplasia unit or clinic could be the ideal setting for the triage of patients with lower genital tract disorders.
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