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Numbers of patients delayed and extent of delay at each stage during referral
| Delay (days) | General practitioner | Hospice | District general hospital | Treatment unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 62 (30) | 3 | 50 (21) | 202 (67) |
| 1 | 19 (9) | 1 | 37 (16) | 38 (13) |
| 2-7 | 58 (28) | 3 | 68 (29) | 43 (14) |
| 8-14 | 21 (11) | 2 | 34 (15) | 12 (4) |
| >14 | 46 (22) | 0 | 45 (19) | 6 (2) |
| Not assessed | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
