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Aim: To determine the rate, causes and risk factors of non‐attendance to the paediatric clinic in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia and to determine the efficacy of one telephone call to confirm a new appointment.
Methods: For all non‐attending patients, during a 2‐month period, a pro forma was filled up based on patients' records. During a phone call, additional questions were asked, and a new appointment...