Research Article

Common Presenting Problems for Young People Attending the Emergency Department

Table 3

Source of referrals of all attendees.

Source (%)

Self 5333(51.0)
Parent/guardian2378(22.7)
Ambulance/9991085(10.4)
School434(4.2)
General practice317(3.0)
NHS direct182(1.7)
Advised by medical staff158(1.5)
Walk-in centre98(0.9)
Other hospitals89(0.9)
NEMS23(0.2)
Other/unknown358(3.4)