Variable | % (n) |
---|---|
Booked appointment time for mothers (n = 126) | |
≤15 minutes | 59.5 (75) |
>15 minutes | 40.5 (51) |
Booked appointment time for infants (n = 126) | |
≤15 minutes | 54.8 (69) |
>15 minutes | 45.2 (57) |
Method of identification for postpartum consultation (n = 133) | |
All patients asked why they need appointment | 22.9 (30) |
Staff aware of pregnant patients | 38.2 (50) |
Rely on mothers to inform staff if need to postpartum appointment | 67.2 (88) |
Practice billing (n = 133) | |
Universally bulk-bill | 19.5 (26) |
Bulk-bill children | 54.9 (73) |
Bulk-bill infants or mothers at doctors’ discretion | 69.2 (92) |
Cost of consultation for mother or infant (N = 122) | |
No charge | 32.8 (40) |
$1-20 | 12.3 (15) |
$21-30 | 37.7 (46) |
>$30 | 17.2 (21) |