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Answers to the question where self-referred patients would seek medical help, confronted with similar symptoms
| Multiple choice answer | Number (%) | Appropriate (%) | Inappropriate (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED | 1104 (78.5) | 686 (62.1) | 418 (37.9) | <0.001 |
| GP | 320 (22.8) | 144 (45.0) | 176 (55.0) | <0.001 |
| No medical help | 16 (1.1) | 5 (31.3) | 11 (68.8) | 0.029 |
