No age restriction given | Some services added limits to this:protocol dependent (1 site) medical advice if under 5 y (2 sites) individual nurse decision in relation to scope of practice (1 site) radiographs only over 3 y (1 site) radiographs only over 5 y (1 site) Under 16 y seen but not admitted (1 site)
| 11 |
12 y + | Although in this case, a paediatric unit nurse will see younger children with minor injuries. | 1 |
10 y + | Rationale is that children under 10 y have more complex presentation. | 1 |
5 y + | 1 site mentioned nurse discretion—accepting patient will depend on presentation, complaint and nurse experience. | 6 |
3 y + | No rationale given | 1 |
2 y + | No rationale given | 2 |