Table 1

Hypothetical example of how criteria are rated on RAND scales of appropriateness and necessity

Patient with angina is still symptomatic on two drug therapyAppropriateness of offering third drugNecessity to offer third drug
1. Not offered referral to a cardiologist1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2. Offered referral to a cardiologist1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9