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Table 2 Main themes from focus groups

From: Quality and safety issues highlighted by patients in the handling of laboratory test results by general practices–a qualitative study

1

Lack of awareness of results handling processes

2

The communication of results

3

Appropriateness of administrators’ involvement in results handling

4

Concerns about confidentiality

5

Dedicated results handling staff

6

Administrators’ use of technology to inform patients of test results