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Table 2 Respondent preference when an Otolaryngologist does not treat the referred problem

From: Evaluating the referral preferences and consultation requests of primary care physicians with otolaryngology – head and neck surgery

Action of the otolaryngologist

Percent of PCP’s that agreed

Referral sent back to PCP’s office

20 %

Different specialist recommended

44 %

Forward directly to the proper person

74 %