Medical attendance data 1997 compared with 1999 (excluding diarrhoea or seizure presentations)
| 1997 (May to August) | 1999 (May to August) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total numbers attending | 1600 | 1834 | – |
| Self referrals | 992 (62%) | 1300 (71%) | <0.001 |
| GP referrals | 352 (22%) | 327 (19%) | <0.001 |
| Males | 864 (54%) | 1006 (55%) | – |
| Age (yr) | |||
| 0–4 | 1008 (63%) | 1198 (65%) | – |
| 5–10 | 382 (24%) | 403 (22%) | – |
| 11–15 | 210 (13%) | 233 (13%) | – |
| Admitted to hospital | 433 (27%) | 553 (30%) | <0.01 |
| Mean total time in department (min) | 97 | 94 | 0.8 |