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Table 4 The most frequently presented problems at the ED and GP-C pooled for summer evaluation periods

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-Summer Pooled (n = 323)

Diagnosis

ICPC (%)

Frequency

Diagnosis

ICPC (%)

Frequency

Laceration/cut

S18

13.2

Gastroenteritis pre- sumed infection

D73

9.6

Bruise/contusion

S16

7.8

Back syndrome w/o radiating pain

L84

6.4

Back syndrome w/o radiating pain

L84

5.8

Hypertension uncomplicated

K86

4.9

Sprain/strain of ankle

L77

4.7

Cystitis/urinary infection other

U71

3.8

Fracture hand/foot bone

L74

4.7

Vertiginous syndrome

H82

3.0