Table 3 Timeliness and quality of made consultations
|  | Medical wardsb N = 186 | Surgical wards N = 109 | General ICU N = 5 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A. Time till consult in hoursa | 3.9 ± 5.9 | 10.0 ± 15.6 | 2.0 ± 2.5 | <0.001 |
B. Did the consultation include: (% of relevant) | Â | |||
1. Clear answer to the request | 100% | 97% | 100% | NS |
2. Relevant history | 94% | 83% | 80% | |
3. Physical examination | 91% | 88% | 80% | |
4. Review of relevant tests | 97% | 84% | 80% | |
5. Discussion | 95% | 84% | 80% | |
6. Recommendations | 100% | 99% | 89% | |
7. Follow up | 37% | 22% | 0% | |