Table 1.

Items in the Ontario MOHLTC CHF flow sheet2 that are available in the DELPHI database

SECTIONS ON THE CHF FLOW SHEETNO. OF ITEMS THAT COULD BE MEASURED (N = 91)NO. OF ITEMS AVAILABLE IN THE DELPHI DATABASE (N = 60)
Diagnosis42
Initial investigations to assist diagnosis2219
Vaccinations22
Required elements of care:
  • Physical examinations2216
  • Laboratory tests88
  • Patient self-management55
Pharmacologic management for systolic heart failure288
  • CHF—congestive heart failure, DELPHI—Deliver Primary Healthcare Information, MOHLTC—Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.