Table 3.

Follow-up telephone script used to contact patients who were deemed to have insufficient screening and treatment following a defined fragility fracture. Conducted 12–14 weeks after hospital encounter or 6 weeks following initial telephone interview.

(1) Did you receive follow-up care for osteoporosis since our initial phone call?     (a) Yes (proceed to question 3)     (b) No
(2) Do you have a future appointment scheduled to follow-up on your osteoporosis?     (a) Yes (If so, when): …  (skip to bottom of questionnaire and thank patient for his/her time).     (b) No (If no, skip to question 6)
(3) Did you see your primary care physician or an osteoporosis specialist?     (a) Primary care physician     (b) Osteoporosis specialist     (c) Both
(4) Did you or are you planning to have a bone density scan done?     (a) Yes     (b) No     (c) I do not know
(5) Are you currently being treated for osteoporosis?     (a) Yes (Please specify treatment): …     (b) No
(6) Only if answered No on question 2: Is the reason for not seeing a primary care physician or osteoporosis specialist because of insurance issues?     (a) Yes     (b) No