Table 1:
Overall Sample Characteristics (N=220)
| Characteristic | Mean ± SD (range) | N |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 7.0 ± 5.0 (1–21) | 218 |
| Years at the practice | 5.7 ± 4.5 (0–18) | 209 |
| Frequency (%) | ||
| Insurance Type | 216 | |
| Public | 86.6 | |
| Private | 11.6 | |
| None | 1.8 | |
| Chronic Medical Condition | 214 | |
| Yes | 78.5 | |
| No | 21.5 | |
| Visit Type on Survey Day | 209 | |
| Well Visit | 58.9 | |
| Sick/follow up | 41.1 | |
| Does child have regular PCP | 217 | |
| Yes | 86.2 | |
| No | 13.8 | |
| Is home closer to ED or PC | 220 | |
| ED | 66.4 | |
| PCP | 16.4 | |
| No difference | 17.2 | |
| Usual choice for sick child care | 218 | |
| PCP | 36.7 | |
| Urgent Care | 12.8 | |
| ED | 29.4 | |
| Other (all of above & combinations) | 21.1 | |