The medico-professional quality of GP consultations assessed by analysing patient records

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Table I. Indications for blood pressure measurement and levels of hypertension.

Indication for blood pressure measurement	n	Severe hypertension	Moderate hypertension	Mild hypertension	Normal blood pressure	No value
Hypertension	26	3	8	6	4	5
Hypertension and/or arteriosclerosis	9			3	4	2
Hypertension and/or diabetes	10		4	1	2	3
Hypertension and/or hypercholesterolemia	10	1	1	4	3	1
Other indications	10		1		5	4
“Healthy” patients	22	1	4	11	6	0
Intervention (medical treatment or advice)		2	8

Notes: Severe hypertension: systolic BP ≥ 180 or ≥ diastolic BP 110. Moderate hypertension: systolic BP 160–179 or diastolic BP 100–109. Mild hypertension: systolic BP 140–159 or diastolic BP 90–99. Normal blood pressure: < 140/90, for diabetics < 130/85.