Characteristics of participating emergency departments
| Centre A | Centre B | Centre C | Overall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature | Teaching | Teaching | Teaching | |
| Annual attendances (majors) | 74 000 | 80 000 | 44 000 | 198 000 |
| Inpatient admission rate | 16% | 29.8% | 19% | 21.6% |
| Clinical decision unit | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Number of consultants | 5 | 5 | 4 |