Table 1 Illustrative example of how the definition is applied to patients
Variable | Patient 1 | Patient 2 | Patient 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Department type | Type 1 | Type 1 | Type 1 |
Arrival mode | Ambulance | Ambulance | Ambulance |
Attendance category | First | First | First |
Investigations | None | Urinalysis, pregnancy test | Urinalysis, chest X-ray |
Treatments | Guidance/advice | Recording vital signs, prescription | None |
Discharge status | Discharged | Discharged | Discharged |
Non-urgent attendance | Yes | Yes | No |