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The contributing factors for revisits.
| n = 172 (%) | |
|---|---|
| Patient-related factors | 25 (14.5) |
| Against advice | 6 (3.5) |
| Overanxious reaction | 19 (11.0) |
| Illness-related factors | 61 (35.5) |
| Atypical presentation of disease | 3 (1.7) |
| Recurrent symptom, no improvement, or disease progression | 58 (33.7) |
| Physician-related factors | 86 (50.0) |
| Misdiagnosis | 40 (23.3) |
| Suboptimal management | 36 (20.9) |
| Inappropriate discharge advice or appointment | 10 (5.8) |
