Inpatient orthopaedic consultations generate a significant workload and the majority of such patients could be seen as outpatients. Clear and explicit guidelines on appropriate referral pathways, as well as enhanced education in the management of musculoskeletal disorders and available services may optimise delivery of patient care in the inpatient setting.
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