In 22/84 (26.2%) assessments, the patient tool determined a higher risk
category than the allergist. This was primarily due to differences in
perceived timing and description of symptoms when completing the patient
tool compared to what was reported to the allergist.
Of the five patients stratified to a lower risk category using the
patient tool (Figure 1), one responded to the self-assessment accounting
for an initial exposure with mild symptoms, whereas the allergist
accounted for a second exposure with more concerning symptoms. The other
four patients misread the first question and incorrectly indicated that
they had never taken a penicillin-based antibiotic so were
miscategorized as not allergic.
Figure 2 details the results of the satisfaction survey.