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Table 3 Information from GPs (n = 411 referrals)

From: Referrals from general practice to consultants in Germany: If the GP is the initiator, patients' experiences are more positive

Reported goal of the referral:

N (%)

diagnosis

269 (66%)

excluding serious disease

176 (43%)

information on treatment options

111 (27%)

provision of treatment

152 (37%)