Table 3. Most common modes of arrival in A&E. Also shown is the relative risk of referral mode in winter compared with summer
Self-referralReferral by another healthcare providerGP referral
Attendance per1000 patients, nAttendance per1000 patients, nAttendance per1000 patients, n
PracticeWinterSummerRRP valueWinterSummerRRP valueWinterSummerRRP value
A71631.130.02718161.140.2471071.420.028
B73561.29<0.00119210.930.537641.310.222
C64541.18<0.00113140.960.696550.970.870
D76671.150.04818190.960.785871.100.663
E90651.39<0.00121161.250.062861.470.052
F47451.060.336890.910.488651.340.086
G60680.890.176991.001.000661.001.000
H80751.070.40014131.130.52113101.270.235
I87771.130.02326300.880.180661.080.692
Total70601.16<0.00117161.050.252761.220.002
  • RR = relative risk.