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Table 3 Currently delegated tasks of GPs (n = 470)

From: At the dawn of delegation? Experiences and attitudes of general practitioners in Germany – a questionnaire survey

Delegated tasks:

Yes

No

Record electrocardiogram

448 (95.3%)

17 (3.6%)

Measure blood glucose

435 (92.6%)

30 (6.4%)

Take blood samples

430 (91.5%)

35 (7.4%)

Take blood pressure

418 (88.9%)

47 (10.0%)

Conduct spirometry testing

405 (86.2%)

60 (12.8%)

Perform vaccination

331 (70.4%)

134 (28.5%)

Conduct standardized tests (e.g., Barthel index)

242 (51.5%)

223 (47.4%)

Inspect wounds

169 (36.0%)

295 (62.8%)

Provide advice (e.g., diet, exercise)

155 (33.0%)

309 (65.7%)

Take the patient’s medical history

152 (32.3%)

313 (66.6%)