Table 1 Process factors and outcomes in compound complaint decisions (n=427)
From: Process-related factors associated with disciplinary board decisions
Case process factor | [Range] | |
|---|---|---|
Complaint delay, mean | 3 months, 18 days | 1 day – 47 months, 5 days |
Lawyer involvement | 20 (5%) | |
General practitioners involved, mean | 1.33 | 1-4 |
Event duration, mean | 4 months, 6 days | 1 day – 83 months, 5 days |
Case management duration, mean | 14 months, 7 days | 2 months, 3 days – 72 months, 5 days |
Expert witness involvement | 393 (92%) | |
Decision outcome | ||
Discipline * | 114 (27%) |