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 Treasury must act to avert huge tax bills for GPs, warn medical accountants BMJ May 27, 2022, 377 o1347; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o1347 Health secretary pledges more ME/CFS research as he reveals that relative has condition BMJ May 27, 2022, 377 o1341; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o1341 Doctors express “grave concerns” at GMC action after GP is suspended over laptop claim BMJ May 25, 2022, 377 o1324; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o1324 GPs face huge pension tax bills this year after rise in inflation BMJ May 25, 2022, 377 o1297; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o1297 Partha Kar: Racism in the medical workforce—five initial steps BMJ May 24, 2022, 377 o1280; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o1280 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