Table 5

 Comparison of the radiography and follow up rates for each type of consultation

Consultation typeNumber of patients radiographedNumber of patients asked to attend for follow up
Data shown as numbers, percentages, and 95% CI.
Telemedicine (n = 579)343 (59.2) (55.1% to 63.3%)207 (35.8) (31.8% to 39.8%)
Onsite specialist (n = 600)363 (60.5) (56.5% to 64.4%)165 (27.5) (24.0% to 31.3%)
General practitioner (n = 177)94 (53.1) (45.5% to 60.6%)115 (65.0) (57.5% to 72.0%)