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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 |
