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Patients Not Returning for a Second Visit
| Causes | Number of patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Died <30 days of referral | 7 | 11.9 |
| Unable to follow up (residence out of state) | 7 | 11.9 |
| Hospice <30 days of referral | 10 | 16.9 |
| Decline to follow up or Noncompliant | 17 | 29.8 |
| Developed other intractable symptoms (e.g., pain/delirium) | 18 | 29.8 |
| Total | 59/151 |
