Table 3 Referral system of cases in clinics and hospitals
Hospital | n/N (%) | Clinic | n/N (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mode of results delivery to facility | Fax | 10/11 (91%) | Fax | 1/29 (3%) |
Method used by facility to inform patients about results | Home visits | 4/11 (36%) | Home visits | 18/29 (62%) |
Method used by facility to inform SH | Phone | 7/11 (64%) | Phone | 13/29 (45%) |
Method used by facility to send patient to SH | Referral letter and escort | 4/11 (36%) | Referral letter and escort | 16/29 (55%) |
Follow up of patients by facility after transfer to SH | Never | 4/11 (36%) | Never | 4/29 (14%) |