Reason | Higher risk of missed ACS in out-of-hours GP setting, (n = 70), n (%) | Lower risk of missed ACS in out-of-hours GP setting, (n = 92), n (%) |
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Unfamiliarity with patient, past medical history, context | 49 (70.0) | 18 (19.6) |
Defensive stance and triage policy at out-of-office facility | 3 (4.3) | 54 (58.7) |
Less experienced GPs at out-of-office facility | 3 (4.3) | 0 (0.0) |
Higher a priori chance of ACS | 9 (12.9) | 7 (7.6) |
Easy access to emergency department or hospital | 1 (1.4) | 9 (9.8) |
Time pressure at out-of-office facility | 2 (2.9) | 0 (0.0) |
Availability of electrocardiogram | 3 (4.3) | 1 (1.1) |
No opportunity for follow-up | 0 (0.0) | 3 (3.3) |
ACS = acute coronary syndrome.