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Table 3 Patient 2: Recommended annual follow-up activity

From: Stroke follow-up in primary care: a Norwegian modelling study on the implications of multimorbidity for guideline adherence

 

Consultations with the GP

Consultations with specialists

Other recommended health care providers

Laboratory tests

Special procedures

Asthma

1

NR

physiotherapist

 

Spirometry

Diabetes

2

1–2

NR

yes

NR

RA

4

1

NR

yes

NR

Thyroid disorder

2

NR

NR

yes

NR

Screening

0–1

NR

NR

yes

Gynecological examination. Mammography

Stroke

1

1

NR

yes

NR

Total

10–11

3–4

yes

yes

3

  1. Minimum activity recommended for a period of 12 months for the patient in example 2, given that all conditions are clinically stable, and no new abnormalities are found in the tests
  2. Abbreviations: RA Rheumatoid arthritis, NR No recommendations