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Length of nurse practitioner and GP consultations.
| GP mean (SD) | Nurse mean (SD) | Mean difference (95% CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time per consultation (seconds) | 304 (37) | 602 (253) | 298 (160 to 435) | P<0.001 |
| Patients' speech (number of characters) | 1251 (776) | 2533 (1251) | 1282 (576 to 1987) | P = 0.001 |
| Clinicians' speech (number of characters) | 2796 (1062) | 4164 (1422) | 1368 (518 to 2218) | P = 0.002 |
SD = standard deviation.
