Table.
Twenty most common reasons for consultations at walk-in centres (data from four centres, n=20 410). Excludes “miscellaneous,” which accounts for 13% (95% CI 12.1%-14.3%) of consultations
| Condition | No | Percentage of consultations* (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Flu or systemic viral infection | 578 | 5 (3.5 to 6.1) |
| Unprotected sexual intercourse | 513 | 3 (2.8 to 3.6) |
| Return dressing | 634 | 3 (2.0 to 3.4) |
| Other ear, nose, and throat | 636 | 3 (2.5 to 2.9) |
| Common cold | 391 | 2 (1.8 to 3.0) |
| Blocked ears | 681 | 2 (2.1 to 2.6) |
| Other musculoskeletal condition | 577 | 2 (2.1 to 2.7) |
| Non-acute wound care | 326 | 2 (1.8 to 2.7) |
| Other skin conditions | 667 | 2 (2.0 to 2.4) |
| Otitis media | 262 | 2 (1.7 to 2.6) |
| Blood pressure check | 744 | 2 (1.7 to 2.2) |
| Muscle pain | 263 | 2 (1.4 to 2.4) |
| Urinary tract infection | 372 | 2 (1.6 to 2.1) |
| Other eye conditions | 441 | 2 (1.5 to 2.0) |
| Tonsillitis or pharyngitis | 336 | 2 (1.4 to 2.1) |
| Minor head injury | 240 | 2 (1.3 to 2.1) |
| Soft tissue injury of ankle, foot, or toe | 289 | 2 (1.5 to 1.8) |
| Other wound, soft tissue infection, burn | 249 | 2 (1.4 to 1.9) |
| Styes, conjunctivitis, blepharitis | 372 | 2 (1.3 to 1.7) |
| Back pain | 282 | 1 (1.2 to 1.7) |
Proportions weighted to adjust for the length of time centres had been open.