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Table 3 GPs' listed deficiencies in patient letter

From: How useful are post consultation letters to patients?

 

Number of responses

Lack of terminology/ missing results and investigations

46

General detail and style of letter

23

Diagnosis/Drug therapy (missing/inadequate)

16

Other – (e.g. GP less involved)

8

Medical summary (missing/inadequate)

6

Patient history (missing/inadequate)

2

Impairs GP-Consultant relationship

2