Greater parental support was associated with increased rates of nonemergency care and a higher ratio of outpatient to ER services, a pattern typically reflecting better health and effective use of health services (Starfield et al., 2005). (academic.oup.com)
Contrary to expectations, parental structure was not associated with the rate of use of nonemergency care, ER visits, or hospitalization. (academic.oup.com)
These included higher rates of visits for nonemergency care and decreased rates of emergency care and hospitalizations. (academic.oup.com)