Table 1 Predefined criteria determining the appropriateness of the ED visit
Secondary care (appropriate) | Primary care (inappropriate) |
|---|---|
Laboratory investigations | Urine testing only |
ECG | |
Immediate radiologic investigations (X-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI) | |
Extensive wounds that needed follow-up in a specialist office | Simple suture wounds that did not need follow-up or could be followed up by a GP |
Complications/symptoms related to previous hospital treatment | |
Indication for surgery | |
Hospital admission |