This study aims to ascertain the lived experiences of 6 patients attending a nurse-led chest pain clinic via an interview, and to understand the demographics of referred patients.

A qualitative analysis of a nurse-led chest pain clinic will be undertaken to improve understanding of patient experience. Patients who have used this service will be invited to take part in an interview. Patients will be split in to two groups: those reassured and discharged after first attendance, and those who went on to have further diagnostic testing. The aim is to interview three patients from each group to compare experiences and perceptions of a service which previously would have been undertaken by physicians, but is now completely nurse-led.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have attended the chest pain clinic in the last four month months
• Eighteen years-of-age and older
• Able to give valid consent
• English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-English speaking patients
• Patients under 18 years of age
• Patients with any cognitive impairment.
• Any vulnerable patients (defined by the mental health act 2005 as anyone lacking capacity to make decisions, ie, someone with severe impairment in the functioning of the brain).
• Offenders in the care of prison services (for logistical reasons)

The population targeted will be patients referred to the rapid access chest pain clinic undertaken once a week by the researcher or one colleague on alternate weeks.