Table 5.

Summary of clinic outcomes for those discharged following initial telephone consultation

Clinic outcome	Frequency
Resolved infection—no treatment required	3
Symptom free—no treatment required	2
Patient reviewed at alternative hospital	3
Referral for hearing aid assessment	5
Imaging arranged—write with results	3
Referral for tinnitus therapy	3
Audiology arranged—write with results	2
Military patient—referred for follow-up with military clinician	1