Table 2 Comparison between the source of referral, in 196 visits according to ED visit hours*
From: Primary care follow up of patients discharged from the emergency department: a retrospective study
The referring practitioner | "Working hours"** | "Out of hours" | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
The Family practitioner | 125 (87.5%) | 22 (41.5%) | 147 |
By ambulance | 16 (11%) | 19 (36%) | 35 |
Other practitioner*** | 2 (1.5%) | 12 (22.5%) | 14 |
Total | 143 (100%) | 53 (100%) | 196 |