Table 3 Principal reasons for upgrading of priority grade between the initial call and examination of the patient
Upgradings to red | All upgradings | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reason | N | % | N | % |
Patient examination necessary for clarification | 6 | 46 | 13 | 50 |
Accurate information not collected or available | 5 | 38 | 7 | 27 |
Impairment between stages | 2 | 15 | 6 | 23 |
Total | 13 | 100 | 26 | 100 |