Table 4.
Reasons reported by patients for not notifying the clinic of their absence
| REASON | % |
|---|---|
| Forgot to call | 55.2 |
| Unable to talk to someone by telephone | 14.1 |
| Think it is unnecessary | 9.0 |
| Unable to leave a message | 5.5 |
| Never call when absent | 3.6 |
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