Table 2

Perceptions of Consult Appropriateness

Internists
Mean (SD)
Neurologists
Mean (SD)
Absolute difference (CI)p Value
Phase 1
 Is this an appropriate neurology consult?3.54 (1.16)3.68 (0.95)0.14 (−0.266 to 0.539)0.501
 Is this an appropriate internal medicine consult?3.22 (1.13)2.69 (1.12)0.53 (0.108 to 0.947)0.014
Phase 2
 Is this an appropriate neurology consult?3.38 (0.55)3.67 (0.41)0.29 (−0.087 to 2.921)0.064
 Is this an appropriate internal medicine consult?2.58 (0.72)2.19 (0.60)0.39 (−0.122 to 3.983)0.065