Table 4

Actual example of how criteria are rated on Auckland (NZ) scales of appropriateness and necessity

Action: Offer of third drug to the patient with angina who is still symptomatic on two drug therapy if:Necessity to record actionAppropriateness of taking action (where action, if taken, is necessary to record)
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