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. 1985 Summer;6(4):69–81.

Table 12. Relative proportions of physician time, tests, and facility costs in outpatient departments (OPD's).

Proportions of cost Resident in general practice in small OPD Resident in internal medicine in large OPD


Amount Percent Amount Percent
Total $32.45 100.0 $86.79 100.0
Physician time 2.10 6.5 2.54 2.9
Tests 5.54 17.1 34.84 40.2
Facility costs 24.81 76.4 49.41 56.9