Survey of Family Physicians in Kingston on Minor Office Procedures
Author Information
Author(s): Ian P Sempowski, Arne A Rungi, Rachelle Seguin
Primary Institution: Queens University
Hypothesis
What are the current patterns and obstacles relating to the provision of minor office procedures by family physicians in Kingston, Ontario?
Conclusion
Many family physicians in Kingston refer patients requiring minor office procedures for specialist consultation due to concerns about their skills and time constraints.
Supporting Evidence
- 63.3% of physicians reported performing dermatological excisions.
- 35.4% performed endometrial biopsies.
- 31.6% performed shoulder injections.
- 43.0% performed knee injections.
- Lack of up to date skills was the top reason for not performing procedures.
- Physicians in Family Health Networks were more likely to perform procedures themselves.
Takeaway
Doctors in Kingston often send patients to specialists for minor procedures because they feel they don't have the right skills or enough time to do them themselves.
Methodology
A survey was mailed to all GP/FPs in Kingston, Ontario, measuring their procedural practices and obstacles.
Potential Biases
Self-reported practice patterns may not accurately reflect actual practices.
Limitations
The study's power is limited by the small number of participants and reliance on self-reported data.
Participant Demographics
Participants were family physicians practicing in Kingston, Ontario.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.041
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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