Percentage of patients for whom GPs and midwives adhered to the most important recommendations for the first contact (per care provider)
| Recommendation | Patients of GPs (n=241) | Patients of midwives (n=150) |
|---|---|---|
| *p<0.01, **p<0.001, ***p<0.05 significant difference between GPs and midwives (t test). | ||
| Percussion and palpation | 49 | 59* |
| Speculum examination | 68 | 17** |
| Vaginal examination | 65 | 45* |
| Follow up within 7–14 days | 61 | 33*** |
| Ultrasound scan | 93 | 70** |
| Referral to obstetrician | 93 | 91 |