Patient Preferences for Laboratory Results Notification
| Method of Notification | Normal Results*(n = 688) | Abnormal Results*(n = 700) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| US mail | 218 (31.7) | 39 (5.6) | <.0001 |
| 37 (5.4) | 11 (1.6) | <.001 | |
| Phone call by clinic staff | 163 (23.7 | 115 (16.4) | <.001 |
| Phone call by physician | 157 (22.8) | 450 (64.3) | <.0001 |
| Phone call by patient | 18 (2.6) | 12 (1.7) | .33 |
| F/U or office visit | 63 (9.2) | 69 (9.9) | .72 |
| No preference | 32 (4.6) | 4 (0.5) | <.0001 |
* Data provided as n (%).
F/U, follow-up appointment.