Table 3 Cost per patient difference for the 85.46 patients who NHSD Recommended to go to A&E
Patients stated first alternative was: | Frequency | Unit Cost | Patient stated 1st Alternative Total Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Call 999 | 2.84 | 344 | £977.63 | ||
A&E | 48.26 | 111 | £5,356.73 | ||
GP/GP Practice | 23.74 | 19.17 | £455.12 | ||
Walk-In Centre | 3.04 | 28 | £85.02 | ||
Pharmacist | 0.47 | 4 | £1.89 | Cost-per patient difference | |
Dentist | £0.00 | £57.00 | £0.00 | NHS Direct Recommendation to attend A&E - Cost per patient | £111.00 |
Do nothing/Treat at home | £7.10 | £0.00 | £0.00 | Patient stated 1st Alternatives - Cost per patient | £80.47 |
Total Patients Recommended by NHS Direct to attend A & E | 85.46 | Cost per patient difference | £30.53 | ||
Cost per A & E visit | £111.00 | ||||
NHSD recommendation Total Cost | £9,485.73 | Total cost of Patient stated alternative options to NHS Direct recommendation | £6,876.39 | ||