Table 3.

General practitioner consultation prior to attendance at the ED (n = 306)

Did you consult your GP prior to ED Attendance?a	TOTAL
Yes, I saw my GP and was told to go to the ED	38%
Yes, I had a phone consultation with my GP and was sent to ED	19%
Yes, I tried but could not contact my GP	3%
Yes, I saw my GP but was unhappy with the treatment	< 1%
No, I thought that my problem is best dealt with in the ED	17%
No, the GP surgery was closed	4%
No, I do not have a GP	2%
No, I thought my GP would refer me to the ED	2%
No, I did not want to bother my GP	< 1%
No, I am not happy with my current GP	< 1%
No, the GP is further away than the ED	0%
No, some other reasonb	22%

^aThis question in the survey allowed for multiple responses

^bReferral from other service (e.g. Occupational Health), Immediate care/Ambulance required etc.)