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Table 2 'Ticket of entry' to consult. The sixth case was a non-cancer case.

From: Investigating the impact of extraneous distractions on consultations in general practice: Lessons learned

"Ongoing care" problem

Request or task

Hypertension

Request for repeat prescription of hypertension medication and review of stable hypertension.

Migraine

Patient sought a repeat prescription for migraine prophylaxis. This case presented with classic symptoms of a CNS tumour, volunteered after closer questioning of change in symptoms since last consult.

Diabetes

Review of diabetes. Patient was concerned about a potentially infected abrasion.

Breast check and PAP smear

Patient presented for PAP smear and breast check.

Blood results

Patient attending to get results of full blood count ordered at previous consultation for fatigue.