Table 2 The importance of factors in the referral process for selecting a hospital or a specialist
From: Comparative performance information plays no role in the referral behaviour of GPs
Mean (s.d.) of the 70 responses | |
|---|---|
Patients’ preferences for a hospital or provider | 4.3 (0.7) |
Quality of care | 3.8 (1.0) |
Patient’s travel distance to a hospital or provider | 3.8 (0.9) |
GP’s personal contact with a specialist | 3.6 (0.9) |
Waiting list | 3.5 (0.8) |
Specific treatment or techniques | 3.5 (0.8) |
Experiences of other patients | 3.4 (1.0) |