Table 4 Reasons reported by patients for reconsultations
Reconsultation type | Reason | No. |
|---|---|---|
For GP appointments | Symptoms did not resolve | 11 |
Was referred at initial pharmacist consultation | 8 | |
Appointment already booked for another matter | 7 | |
Developed more serious illness | 4 | |
Wanted second opinion | 2 | |
Needed sick note | 1 | |
For practice nurse appointment | Consulted for additional matter | 1 |
For returning to the pharmacy | Symptoms did not resolve | 3 |
For going to an out-of-hours service | Adverse reaction to antibiotic | 1 |
Total (reason unknown for 7 patients) | 38 | |