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General practice referrals to hospital accident and emergency (A&E) departments increased significantly between 2003-2007 and 2008-2011. This study highlights a growing trend in patients seeking emergency care via primary care physicians.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Primary Care Medicine
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Previous research in 2008 analyzed 2003-2007 data on general practice referrals to hospital accident and emergency (A&E) departments.
The referral rate during that period was 1.85 per 1000 encounters.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze recent data on general practice referral rates to A&E departments.
To compare current referral rates with previously published findings.

Main Methods:

Utilized data from the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) program.
Analyzed patient encounter data from 2008 to 2011.

Main Results:

A new analysis of data from 2008 to 2011 revealed a significantly higher referral rate.
The general practice referral rate to A&E increased to 2.70 per 1000 encounters.

Conclusions:

The rate of general practice referrals to accident and emergency departments has notably increased.
This trend suggests a potential shift in patient care pathways or access to emergency services.