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Effects on family physician satisfaction, physicians’ office income, and emergency department use

John C. Hudec, Steven MacDougall and Elaine Rankin
Canadian Family Physician October 2010; 56 (10) e361-e367;
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    Central Cape Breton County 2006 census data

    AGE GROUPN (%)
    Preschool (< 5 y)1872 (4.1)
    Elementary (5–19 y)8016 (17.7)
    20–34 y6994 (15.5)
    35–54 y13 653 (30.2)
    55–64 y6650 (14.7)
    65–74 y4100 (9.1)
    ≥75 y4188 (9.3)
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    Patient satisfaction results for the comparison between advanced access and traditional booking practices: Responses were based on a 5-point Likert scale.

    QUESTIONTDFP VALUE (2-TAILED)MEAN DIFFERENCE
    How satisfied are you with the current appointment booking at this office?4.136158.985< .0010.39
    How would you rate the length of time you waited to get this appointment?2.597166.674.010.26
    How would you rate the length of time waiting during today’s visit?5.016443< .0010.51
    How would you rate a recent experience getting through to this office by telephone?3.298444.0010.34
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