Table 1B
Proportion of patients who accepted advice
| Specific presenting condition | All other conditions | Difference in proportion (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *p<0.05; **p<0.01. | |||
| Fall | 107 (59.8) | 609 (69.1) | −9.3 (−17.2 to −1.6)* |
| Collapse | 111 (68.1) | 605 (67.4) | 0.7 (−7.1 to 8.4) |
| Head injury | 37 (52.9) | 679 (68.6) | −15.7 (−27.8 to −3.7)** |
| Assault | 78 (71.6) | 638 (67.1) | 4.5 (−4.5 to 13.5) |
| NSGI | 87 (77.7) | 629 (66.4) | 11.3 (3.1 to 19.6)* |
| Unwell | 101 (66.9) | 615 (67.7) | −0.8 (−8.9 to 7.3) |
| Psychiatric | 62 (72.9) | 654 (67.1) | 5.8 (−4.0 to 15.8) |
| Cardiac | 49 (74.2) | 667 (67.1) | 7.1 (−3.8 to 18.1) |
| Accident | 31 (55.4) | 685 (68.2) | −12.9 (−26.2 to −0.1)* |
| Other | 53 (77.9) | 663 (66.8) | 11.1 (−0.1 to 21.4) |
