Reasons given by parents (244/465) for coming straight to A&E without prior GP contact
| Reason | Number (%)* |
|---|---|
| *Parents were able to provide more than one response. | |
| Child’s problem more appropriate for A&E | 178 (73) |
| GP would have referred child to A&E anyway | 104 (43) |
| Child will be seen more quickly in A&E | 76 (31) |
| Advised to take child to A&E by someone else | 68 (28) |
| Get better treatment at RHSCE | 45 (18) |
| Doctors at RHSCE more experienced | 43 (18) |
| Child already seen at RHSCE with same problem | 25 (10) |
| Easier to get to A&E than GP emergency centre | 16 (7) |
| Unable to contact GP | 13 (5) |
| Easier to get to A&E than GP surgery | 12 (4) |
| No confidence in GP | 8 (3) |
| A&E more convenient because of childcare arrangements | 5 (2) |
| A&E more convenient because of working hours | 4 (1) |