Table 5 Reasons for seeking help at the ED
Question: 'Why did you decide to seek help at the ED?' (more answers possible) (N = 971) | |
|---|---|
Reason | Absolute number of patients who checked the box (%) |
Accessibility | 140 (14.4%) |
Competence of personnel | 110 (11.3%) |
Proximity | 107 (11.0%) |
Open 24/7 | 88 (9.1%) |
No knowledge of GP on call | 70 (7.2%) |
Family doctor not available | 50 (5.1%) |
No need for an appointment | 39 (4.0%) |
Not wanting to disturb the GP on call | 26 (2.6%) |
No need for immediate payment | 10 (1.0%) |