Non-Disclosure of Cocaine Use in the Rhinology Practice: A Retrospective Study of 27 Patients
This retrospective study looks at non-disclosure of cocaine use in rhinology patients. It highlights why sensitive history-taking and appropriate screening may matter in nasal and rhinology practice.
Research snapshot
Authors: Lisa Caulley; Arun Takhar; Florian Bast; Pavol Surda; Claire Hopkins
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication Date: 07/2020
Publication Details: Clinical Otolaryngology. 2020;45(4):608-610.
PMID: 32243093
DOI: 10.1111/coa.13535
Study Type: Retrospective study
A link to the original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32243093/
What this paper looked at
Patterns of cocaine-use non-disclosure in a rhinology practice cohort of 27 patients.
Key points from the publication
The paper indicates that some patients may not disclose cocaine use, which can be clinically relevant in rhinology assessment and nasal surgery planning.
Clinical relevance
Relevant to safe rhinology assessment and risk-aware clinical practice. Patient-facing wording should be non-judgemental and clinically careful.
What this means in context
Provides context for why nasal symptoms and nasal tissue problems may require careful, specialist assessment and honest clinical history.
About Mr Florian Bast
Mr Florian Bast is a London-based Consultant Rhinologist, ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon with specialist expertise in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery.
His work includes the assessment and treatment of patients with both functional and aesthetic concerns, including nasal obstruction, nasal shape concerns, revision nasal surgery, septal problems and wider ENT and facial plastic surgery needs.
Mr Bast’s approach focuses on careful assessment, clear communication and treatment planning that considers both appearance and function. He aims to help patients understand what may be appropriate for their individual anatomy, symptoms and goals, with an emphasis on natural-looking, functional results and informed decision-making.
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