The statistics reported for a 300-bed hospital for 1 year were 20,932 discharges with 136,651 discharge days and 3,699 consultations performed. What was the consultation rate for the year?

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To calculate the consultation rate, we use the formula:

Consultation rate = (number of consultations / total number of discharge days) x 100

Plugging in the given values, we get:

Consultation rate = (3699 / 136651) x 100
Consultation rate = 0.027 x 100
Consultation rate = 2.7%

Therefore, the correct answer is C) 17.7%, the only choice that represents the correct calculation of the consultation rate.

The Statistics Reported for a 300-Bed Hospital for 1 Year