Table 4.
Timing of probable or possible primary care events to secondary care defined upper gastrointestinal bleed admissions
| Time difference between defining hospital event and closest probable or possible primary care event | Frequency | Percentage | Cumulative percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact match |
17,032 |
63.17 |
63.17 |
| 1 day prior or 1 week post |
2,010 |
7.45 |
70.62 |
| 2 weeks pre or post event |
707 |
2.62 |
73.24 |
| 1 month pre or post event |
997 |
3.70 |
76.94 |
| 2 months pre or post event |
1,089 |
4.04 |
80.98 |
| > 2 months or no associated code |
5,129 |
19.02 |
100.00 |
| Total | 26,964 | 100.00 |