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Table 4 Final ranked consensus on diagnosis and actions

From: What is important to the GP in recognizing acute appendicitis in children: a delphi study

Feature

Requirement

Diagnosis

Action*

Record

ICPC symptom code

 

86

differential diagnosis

 

77

Actions

  

Find help when needed

91

77

Alarm symptoms

91

73

How to find help

91

 

Uncertainty of diagnosis

91

 

How follow-up will take place

82

 

Peer consultation

 

86

Options for follow-up

 

81

Expected course

 

77

  1. Abbreviations: ICPC, International Classification of Primary Care
  2. Figures represent consensus percentages
  3. *Actions by the GP, such as “discuss” or “communicate.”