Table 2.
Differences in assessment of hormonal profile evaluation between General Physician (GP) and Endocrinologist
| Seen by General Physician | Seen by Endocrinologist | |
|---|---|---|
| N = 610 | N = 155 | |
| n(%) | n(%) | |
| Gonadal axis | ||
| Not assessed | 595 (97.5) | 74 (47.7) |
| Assessed: | 15 (2.5) | 81 (52.9) |
| Affected | 1 (6.6) | 37 (43.5) |
| Somatotrophic axis | ||
| Not assessed | 609 (99.8) | 140 (90.3) |
| Assessed: | 1 (0.2) | 15 (9.7) |
| Affected | – | 4 (26.6) |
| Lactotrophic axis | ||
| Not assessed | 588 (96.4) | 72 (46.5) |
| Assessed: | 22 (3.6) | 83 (53.6) |
| Affected | 9 (40.9) | 39 (47.0) |
| Adrenal hormones | ||
| Not assessed | 597 (97.9) | 92 (59.4) |
| Assessed: | 13 (2.2) | 63 (40.6) |
| Affected | 4 (30.7) | 34 (54.0) |
| ADH | ||
| Not assessed | 248 (40.7) | 25 (16.1) |
| Assessed: | 362 (59.4) | 129 (83.2) |
| Affected | 30 (8.3) | 18 (14.0) |
| Thyrotrophic axis | ||
| Not assessed | 423 (69.3) | 33 (21.3) |
| Assessed: | 187 (30.6) | 122 (79.0) |
| Affected | 57 (30.5) | 63 (51.6) |
The denominator for percentage is the total sample seen
Affected is calculated within those assessed
ADH Anti diuretic hormone