Table 2
Comparison of daily admission rates: A&E physician present compared with A&E physician absent
| Outcome | A&E physician present | A&E physician absent | Adjusted difference* | 95% CI | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Negative difference indicates that presence of the A&E physician reduced admissions. | |||||
| Total admissions | 60.2 | 57.7 | 0.9 | −1.8 to 3.6 | 0.499 |
| Medical admissions | 39.3 | 38.8 | −0.7 | −3.2 to 1.7 | 0.561 |
| Orthopaedic admissions | 4.8 | 4.9 | 0.1 | −0.6 to 0.8 | 0.852 |
| Other non-medical admissions | 10.1 | 8.8 | 1.1 | −0.2 to 2.3 | 0.088 |
| Transfers to other hospitals | 5.8 | 5.0 | 0.3 | 0 to 0.6 | 0.090 |
