Table 2 Reasons for exclusion of practices initially selected from the telephone directory
Reason for exclusion | Total number of practices excluded n = 61) | Percent of excluded practices (61 = 100%)) |
|---|---|---|
Service/Treatment in question not offered, e.g. pulmonary function test | 21 | 34.4 |
Practice closed for vacation for more than 1 week after the initial call (as indicated on the answering machine) | 6 | 9.8 |
Practice not attainable after three attempts (excluding "line busy") | 4 | 6.6 |
Practice offering only open consultation hours | 10 | 16,4 |
Exclusive service for private insurees | 13 | 21.3 |
Practice no longer in service | 7 | 11.5 |