Table 4 Timing of probable or possible primary care events to secondary care defined upper gastrointestinal bleed admissions
Time difference between defining hospital event and closest probable or possible primary care event | Frequency | Percentage | Cumulative percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Exact match | 17,032 | 63.17 | 63.17 |
1 day prior or 1 week post | 2,010 | 7.45 | 70.62 |
2 weeks pre or post event | 707 | 2.62 | 73.24 |
1 month pre or post event | 997 | 3.70 | 76.94 |
2 months pre or post event | 1,089 | 4.04 | 80.98 |
> 2 months or no associated code | 5,129 | 19.02 | 100.00 |
Total | 26,964 | 100.00 |