Number of visits with PCPs during the diagnosis phase, by province
| PCP VISITS | BRITISH COLUMBIA, 2007 TO 2011 (N = 13 505) | MANITOBA, 2007 TO 2012 (N = 4216) | ONTARIO, 2007 TO 2012 (N = 44 437) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) no. of visits | 3.6 (2.8) | 3.7 (3.1) | 3.8 (3.3) |
| Median (IQR) no. of visits | 3 (2–5) | 3 (2–5) | 3 (2–5) |
| No. of visits, n (%) | |||
| • 0 | 919 (6.8) | 343 (8.1) | 3708 (8.3) |
| • 1 | 2497 (18.5) | 602 (14.3) | 7259 (16.3) |
| • 2–4 | 6879 (50.9) | 2004 (47.5) | 21 819 (49.1) |
| • 5–6 | 1852 (13.7) | 677 (16.1) | 6207 (14.0) |
| • ≥ 7 | 1358 (10.1) | 590 (14.0) | 5444 (12.3) |
IQR—interquartile range, PCP—primary care physician.