Table 1 Comparison of performance of CT scan with respect to clinical indication
From: Racial disparities in health care—emergency department management of minor head injury
Indigenous (percentage) | Non-indigenous (percentage) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
OR | |||
95% CI | |||
CT scan performed when clinically indicated | 12 (80%) | 46 (92%) | 0.34 (Fisher’s exact test) |
0.35 | |||
0.07 to 1.77 | |||
CT scan not performed when clinically indicated | 3 (20%) | 4 (8%) | |
CT scan performed when not clinically indicated | 2 (3%) | 12 (8%) | 0.36 (Fisher’s exact test) |
0.4 | |||
0.09 to 1.84 | |||
CT scan not performed when not clinically indicated | 56 (97%) | 134 (92%) |