Conclusion
The reasons for acute referral to somatic hospitals from GPs and OOH doctors comprise a wide range of reasons, and the referral rates vary according to the severity of the condition and the different nature between GP and OOH services. Referral rates for OOH contacts were much higher than for GP contacts. Patient age, gender and referring service influence the relationship between referral and discharge diagnosis.
Reasons for acute referrals to hospital from general practitioners and out-ofhours doctors in Norway: a registry-based observational study
Jesper Blinkenberg, Øystein Hetlevik, Hogne Sandvik, Valborg Baste og Steinar Hunskaar.