Distribution of reasons for patients not being seen by the GTCS in the sustainability study period (n = 14)
| Reason | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Died within 72 h of admission | 9 (64.3) |
| Discharged within 72 h of admission | 1 (7.1) |
| Transferred to a different service within 72 h of admission | 1 (7.1) |
| Imminent withdrawal of care or death anticipated | 2 (14.3) |
| Referral sent, but not seen and reason unknown | 1 (7.1) |
| No referral sent | 0 (0) |
GTCS = geriatric trauma consultation service.