The Australian journal of rural health
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Aust J Rural Health · Oct 2020
Patterns of emergency department use in rural and metropolitan New South Wales from 2012 to 2018.
To explore the patterns of and investigate the factors associated with rises in emergency department presentations in rural and metropolitan New South Wales from 2012 to 2018. ⋯ There are differences between rural and metropolitan emergency department presentations relating to demographic factors, triage levels, acuity and admissions. Detailed local investigations are required to determine specific contextual issues that impact on emergency department demand.