Number | Percentage (%) | |
---|---|---|
Classification of presentations to the Bathurst After Hours GP Clinic: (n = 449) | ||
Consultation was appropriate | 383a | 85% |
Consultation was appropriate and needed a referral to hospital/ED | 7 | 2% |
Consultation was appropriate and was requested by clients GP during the week | 0 | 0% |
Consultation only for a script | 9 | 2% |
Consultation for an administrative reason | 10 | 2% |
Consultation for drug-seeker | 3 | 1% |
Consultation because it was convenient for the client | 29b | 7% |
Other | 13 | 4% |
GP perception of appropriateness of presentation: (n = 452) | ||
5 (Absolutely essential) | 125 | 28% |
4 | 186 | 41% |
3 | 77 | 17% |
2 | 33 | 7% |
1 | 17 | 4% |
0 (Not appropriate) | 14 | 3% |
Primary reason for presentation: (n = 452) | ||
Ear, nose and throat | 91 | 20% |
Dermatological | 77 | 17% |
Respiratory | 76 | 17% |
Gastrointestinal | 39 | 9% |
Genito-urinary | 34 | 8% |
Documentation | 20 | 4% |
Neurological | 9 | 2% |
Psychological | 8 | 2% |
Cardiovascular | 3 | 1% |
Other – including dental, injury, immunisation | 95 | 21% |