Table 2 Trauma patients visiting the general practice in 2006 and 2009
2006 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
Number of trauma patients | 316 | 490 |
Number of patients called by phone | 60 | 85 |
Number of patients not reached/refused to answer | 4 | 7/1 |
Study sample | 312 | 482 |
X-rays | 83 (26.6%) | 281 (58.3%) |
Hospital referrals | 83 (26.6%) | 39 (8.1%) |
Unnecessary trips to the hospital | 41 (13.1%) | 2 (0.4%) |
Fractures or dislocations | 66 (21.2%) | 116 (24.1%) |
Fracture or dislocation treatment by the GP | 15 (22.7%)1 | 77 (66.4%)1 |
Missed fractures | 9 (13.6%)1 | 2 (1.9%)1 |