Table 2 Reasons for patients’ contact with SURC and alternative action plan
n (%) | |
|---|---|
Main presenting complaint | |
Total encounters 1 | 2887 |
Gastrointestinal issues | 443 (15%) |
Generally unwell | 373 (13%) |
Other specific chemo toxicity | 321 (11%) |
Non-clinical concern | 297 (10%) |
Pain | 288 (10%) |
Fever/sepsis | 259 (9%) |
Medication advice | 232 (8%) |
Diagnostics | 196 (7%) |
Respiratory issues | 114 (4%) |
Psychosocial issues | 74 (3%) |
Other | 290 (10%) |
Alternative action if no SURC | |
Total encounters 2 | 2174 |
Called Day Unit | 1108 (51%) |
Presented to ED | 553 (25%) |
Done nothing | 250 (12%) |
Other | 198 (9%) |
Made a GP appointment | 65 (3%) |