Parental responses to alternative models of care
| Models of care | GP admission (n = 54) | A&E admission (n = 14) | Total (n = 68) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission necessary | 80% | 86% | 81% |
| Would have been happy to take child home after been seen at hospital | 11% | 0% | 9% |
| Prefer to care for child at home with nursing or other help | 15% | 0% | 12% |
| Prefer to care for child at home with nursing or other help after acute period passed | 48% | 71% | 53% |
Categories were not mutually exclusive.