Table 3. Physicians’ referring status diabetic neuropathy patients to a higher center
Number (n)* Percentage (%)
If clinical findings are atypical, I refer 84 38,4
If the diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy is suspicious, I refer 138 63,0
I refer those with DM who have typical neuropathy findings. 147 67,1
I refer every patient I diagnosed with DM 44 20,1
I never refer 4 1,8
More than one option was specified by the participants. Percentage of each answer independently calculated over ’n’. * More than one option was specified by the participants. Percentage of each answer independently calculated over ’n’. * More than one option was specified by the participants. Percentage of each answer independently calculated over ’n’.