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Table 3 Largest estimated services gaps in Gwembe

From: Pilot-testing service-based planning for health care in rural Zambia

Service

Estimated number of times service is required/week

Estimated number of times service can be provided/week

Estimated gap

Perform clinical laboratory testing service (haematology, chemistry, RDT, MP slides, etc.)

27 197

17 965

-9 232

Triage patients according to acuity of illness and need for care, and refer to appropriate care setting (primary and secondary assessment, hospital, emergency department, non-traditional care site, community)

27 197

22 457

-4 740

Order clinical diagnostic tests

27 197

25 451

-1 746

Perform a physical examination

27 197

26 948

-249

Interpret the results of history, physical exam, and lab tests, etc., leading to a diagnosis

27 197

26 948

-249