Participant responses to whether a GP could have treated their medical problem
| RESPONSE | HOLIDAY SURGE (N = 1638), N (%) | NONHOLIDAY PERIOD (N = 642), N (%) | P VALUE* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes, if I could get an appointment today | 610 (37.2) | 215 (33.5) | .09 |
| Yes, if I could get an appointment within 24–48 h | 78 (4.8) | 55 (8.6) | < .0125 |
| Yes, if I could get an appointment within the week | 40 (2.4) | 26 (4.0) | .04 |
| No | 910 (55.6) | 346 (53.9) | .47 |
↵* Level of significance at P < .0125 after Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons.