Table 3. Comparison of Provider Responses to Family History Prompt By Visit Type*
Provider ResponseVisit TypeTotal (n = 690)
HME (n = 195)Chronic (n = 264)Acute (n = 231)
Discussed28 (14.4)61 (23.1)69 (29.9)158 (22.9)
Doctor decided against9 (4.6)58 (22.0)86 (37.2)153 (22.2)
Not a candidate2 (1.0)1 (0.4)1 (0.4)4 (0.6)
Ordered service2 (1.0)3 (1.1)0 (0.0)5 (0.7)
Service provided154 (79.0)141 (53.4)75 (32.5)370 (53.6)
  • Data are n (%).

  • * P value < .001, Fisher exact test (applies to the entire table).

  • Five observations were missing visit type information and are not included here.

  • HME, health maintenance exam.