Table 4.
Percentages found in this study | Estimated annual numbers of patients if study findings are applied to: | |
---|---|---|
General surgery outpatients (n = 4.4 million) |
All outpatient attendances (n = 66 million) |
|
1.5% missing medical records | 66,300 | 991,300 |
15% missing clinical information | 663,000 | 9,913,000 |
4.7% impact on patient care | 207,700 | 3,106,000 |
1.7% new appointment booked | 75,150 | 1,124,000 |
3.2% decision without information | 141,500 | 2,115,000 |
3% risk of harm | 132,600 | 1,983,000 |