Pattern of decision making comparing both doctor groups
Vignette | Doctor | Admit | NH care | Unsure |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vignette 1 | GP | 1 | 15 | 1 |
Dementia/pneumonia | Geriatrician | 2 | 11 | 5 |
Vignette 2 | GP | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Parkinson’s/dysphagia | Geriatrician | 10 | 3 | 5 |
Vignette 3 | GP | 17 | ||
Acute abdomen | Geriatrician | 13 | 2 | 3 |
Vignette 4 | GP | 1 | 15 | 1 |
Stroke/comatose | Geriatrician | 3 | 11 | 4 |
Vignette 5 | GP | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Terminal cancer | Geriatrician | 6 | 7 | 5 |