Table 1

Proportions of patients in each triage category seen by more experienced doctors*

Number (%) of patients
TriageTotal number of patientsSeen initially by experienced doctorSeen during visit by experienced doctorWith experienced doctor involvement
*Consultant, SpR, or NCCG.
1202 (10)13 (65)13 (65)
216332 (20)46 (28)59 (36)
3502124 (25)174 (35)219 (44)
4 and 51304337 (26)381 (29)418 (32)
Total1989495 (25)614 (31)709 (36)