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Table 2 Average number of visits by service provider in the 24 weeks prior to and after admission

From: Health service pathways for patients with chronic leg ulcers: identifying effective pathways for facilitation of evidence based wound care

Service provider

Mean total no. of visits in 24 weeks pre-admission

Mean total no. of visits in 24 weeks post-admission

General Practitioner

17

1

Community Nurse

7

5

Medical Specialist*

4

0.3

Specialist Wound Clinic**

0.2

9

Allied Health

0.8

1

Total

29.0

16.3

  1. * includes vascular, dermatology, rehabilitation, geriatric, hyperbaric or plastic surgeon specialists.
  2. ** care provided by either a medical practitioner and nurse, or Nurse Practitioner.