Table 3 Encounter characteristics by language grouping and self-identified need for an interpreter

Total Visits

53,664

4,854

21,143

2,198

5,303

%New patient visits

41.2%

46.5%^a

35.8%^a,b

43.4%

33.3%^a,b

LS Means (SE) time with technician in minutes

20.0 (0.1)

19.0 (0.3)^a

19.8 (0.2)

19.6 (0.6)

21.5(0.4)^a

LS Means (SE) time waiting for physician in minutes

15.5 (0.1)

16.2 (0.3)

15.6 (0.2)

15.4 (0.5)

14.7 (0.3)

LS Means (SE) time with physician in minutes

18.7 (0.2)

17.6 (0.5)

18.2 (0.2)

18.2 (0.8)

19.5 (0.5)

%AVS printed

65.2%

63.4%

66.9%^a,b

64.6%

68.4%^a,b

%Allergies Reviewed

96.0%

97.0%^a

96.3%

96.4%

95.2%^a

%Problem List Reviewed

47.8%

45.0%^a

48.5%^b

44.4%^a

47.7%

%Medication List Reviewed

96.7%

97.6%^a

96.8^b

97.4%

96.1%