Table 3 Reasons given by patients for seeking follow-up care with their own general practitioner after their contact with the GP cooperative for out-of-hours care.
| Â | Telephone advice | Consultation at the GP cooperative | Home visits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
Referred or advised by GP | 62 (40.0) | 60 (46.5) | 44 (38.6) | 166 (41.7) |
Worsening of complaint | 38 (24.5) | 30 (23.3) | 23 (20.2) | 91 (22.9) |
Wrong advice or treatment | 11 (7.1) | 6 (4.7) | 3 (2.6) | 20 (5.0) |
Worried | 26 (16.8) | 15 (11.6) | 26 (22.8) | 67 (16.8) |
Other reasons | 18 (11.6) | 18 (14.0) | 18 (15.8) | 54 (13.6) |
Total | 155 (100.0) | 129 (100.0) | 114 (100.0) | 398 (100.0) |