Management of primary breast cancer in Hong Kong—can the guidelines be met?

AimsTo assess the quality standards in the management of primary breast cancer in Hong Kong and as a result to give recommendations with regard to further improving the existing specialist service.MethodsA prospective, continuous audit using quality standards laid down in theGuidelines for Surgeons in the Management of Symptomatic Breast Disease in the United Kingdom.ResultsQuality standards in surgical expertise, radiology and pathology service have reached the level required while there is still room for improvement in the diagnostic services.ConclusionsThe establishment of an expeditious new referral system with combined surgical and radiological expertise should be pursued.