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Table 3 The most frequently presented problems at the ED and GP-C pooled overall

From: Walk-ins seeking treatment at an emergency department or general practitioner out-of-hours service: a cross-sectional comparison

ED Pooled (n = 1133)

GP-C Pooled (n = 768)

Diagnosis

ICPC

Frequency (%)

Diagnosis

ICPC

Frequency (%)

Laceration/cut

S18

13.2

Influenza

R80

7.3

Bruise/contusion

S16

7.8

Back syndrome w/o radiating pain

L84

6.7

Back syndrome w/o radiating pain

L84

5.8

Upper respiratory infection acute

R74

5.4

Sprain/strain of ankle

L77

4.7

Gastroenteritis pre- sumed infection

D73

5.4

Fracture hand/foot bone

L74

4.7

Cystitis/urinary infection other

U71

3.3