Table 1 Most frequent reasons for consultation: comparison of patients in Medical centres for the homeless and regular GP practices
Rank | Regular general practice patients | Medical centres for the homeless in 2013 | Medical centres for the homeless in 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | L03 Lower back symptoms | R05 Cough | R05 Cough |
2. | R05 Cough | P15 Chronic alcohol abuse | R21 Throat symptoms/ complaints |
3. | A01: Pain generalised/in several places | P16 Acute alcohol abuse | S02 Itching |
4. | D11 Diarrhea | S02 Itching | S19 Skin injury, other |
5. | L01: Neck symptoms/discomfort | L03 Lower back symptoms/discomfort | A03 Fever |
6. | L02: Back symptoms/discomfort, spine/n.s | S19 Skin injury, other | N01 Headache |
7. | A23: Risk factors NNB | S18 Laceration/cut injury | K85 Increased blood pressure |
8. | P06: Sleep disorder | L17 Foot/toe symptoms/ discomforts | P15 Chronic alcohol abuse |
9. | N17: Dizziness/light headedness | L14 Leg symptoms/complaints | L15 Knee symptoms/complaints |
10. | F05: Visual disorder, other | P19 Drug abuse | S73 Pediculosis |