The number and proportion of hazards (n=1604) identified at each of the four high-level system dimensions in the UK and Ireland general practices undergoing a clinical risk self-assessment visit between 2008 and 2014
| System dimensions | N | Per cent |
|---|---|---|
| Preanalytical stage (eg, inadequate specimen handling and storage) | 209 | 13.0 |
| Specimen process stage (eg, broken specimen container) | 65 | 4.0 |
| Postanalytical stage (eg, not acting on results that require action) | 702 | 43.8 |
| Communication outcome issues (eg, failure to inform patient) | 628 | 39.1 |
| Total | 1604 | 100.0 |