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. 2019 Apr 9;69(682):e314–e320. doi: 10.3399/bjgp19X702245

Table 1.

Referral rates to orthopaedics from GPs and ESPs

Study period Average monthly referral rates to orthopaedics (relative to total practice appointments)
Practice A Practice B
na Per 1000 patients na Per 1000 patients
November 2014 to October 2015 10 1.1 22 2.4
November 2015 to October 2016 7 0.8 9 1.0
November 2016 to October 2017 6 0.7 7 0.8
Estimated annual referrals saved 44 168
a

Nearest whole number. ESPs = Extended scope phsysiotherapists.