A comparison of morbidity and services provided in three primary care settings

Abstract

Objective:To describe and compare the pattern of morbidity in a general practice casualty with primary care patients inemergency departments (EDs).Setting and subjects:Patients presenting to a general practice casualty and primary care patients in two EDs in Sydney, NSW.Results:The pattern of morbidity in the general practice casualty was similar to that among ambulatory patients in EDs.Conclusion:Opportunities may exist to substitute care between casualty services provided by GPs and those provided in EDs.