Table 3 |
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The commonest reasons for the encounter (RFE) in Trinidadian family practice. |
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Rank |
Reason for the encounter |
Number (%) |
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1. |
Check up |
110 (17.5) |
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2. |
Joint pains |
85 (13.4) |
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3. |
Upper respiratory infection |
66 (10.5) |
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4. |
Hypertension |
31 (4.9) |
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5. |
Administrative |
30 (4.8) |
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6. |
Abdominal pain |
27 (4.3) |
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7. |
Skin rash |
27 (4.3) |
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8. |
Diabetes mellitus |
23 (3.7) |
|
9. |
Headaches |
20 (3.2) |
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10. |
Weakness |
18 (2.9) |
|
11. |
Pregnancy related |
16 (2.5) |
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12. |
Generalized pain |
15 (2.4) |
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13. |
Female reproductive system |
13 (2.1) |
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14. |
Psychological issues |
13 (2.1) |
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15. |
Cough |
11 (1.7) |
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16. |
Symptoms related to the urinary system |
11 (1.7) |
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17. |
Vertigo/Dizzy spells |
10 (1.6) |
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18. |
Eyes |
10 (1.6) |
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19. |
Fever |
8 (1.3) |
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20. |
Swelling on skin |
7 (1.1) |
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21. |
Ears |
7 (1.1) |
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22. |
Nose |
6 (1.0) |
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23. |
Allergies |
5 (0.8) |
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24. |
All others including, 'no reason given' |
61 (9.7) |
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TOTAL |
630 |
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Maharaj BMC Family Practice 2007 8:25 doi:10.1186/1471-2296-8-25 |
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