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Reasons family physicians referred patients for care of the elderly consultation (n = 28)
| Reason for Referral | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical complexity | 23 | 82.1 |
| Required a second opinion | 19 | 67.9 |
| Patient requested the consultation | 18 | 64.3 |
| Required assistance with multiple coinciding medical problems | 17 | 60.7 |
| Time-management challenges | 13 | 46.4 |
| Required assistance accessing community services | 10 | 35.7 |
| Communication challenges | 7 | 25.0 |
| Other | 9 | 32.1 |
