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 |