Research Article Self referral to accident and emergency department: patients' perceptions. British Medical Journal 1988; 297 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.297.6657.1179 (Published 05 November 1988) Cite this as: British Medical Journal 1988;297:1179 Article Related content Metrics Responses Peer review Related articles No related articles found. See more GPs in England overwhelmingly reject contract changes BMJ March 28, 2024, 384 q775; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q775 Paul Wallace: GP and innovative alcohol researcher BMJ March 27, 2024, 384 q733; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q733 One in two may be prepared to pay more for NHS through taxation, survey shows BMJ March 27, 2024, 384 q754; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q754 Involve doctors in NHS purchasing decisions to get best value care, say MPs BMJ March 27, 2024, 384 q756; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q756 Helen Salisbury: Practising at the top of your licence BMJ March 26, 2024, 384 q737; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q737 Cited by... Why do patients seek primary medical care in emergency departments? An ethnographic exploration of access to general practiceAbstract Fulltext PDF Patient expectations of minor injury care: a cross-sectional surveyAbstract Fulltext PDF