Table 6 Support identified by GPs' as helping them make best use of referral guidelines
| Â | N* | % |
|---|---|---|
Good access to electronic or internet based guidelines | 66 | 51.2 |
Information telling me what guidelines are available | 58 | 45.0 |
Expert advice on which are the best available guidelines | 55 | 42.6 |
Regular updates telling me when new guidelines are produced | 45 | 34.9 |
Good access to paper based guidelines | 36 | 27.9 |
Technical support to help me find/access the best online/electronic guidelines | 27 | 20.9 |
An internet source giving links to electronic guidelines | 18 | 14.0 |
Technical support to help me USE online/electronic guidelines | 16 | 12.4 |
General training on how to use guidelines | 11 | 8.5 |
No support required - I choose not to use referral guidelines | 9 | 7.0 |
No support required | 5 | 3.9 |
Other type of support required | 3 | 2.3 |