Yes, we did the same. It has freed up staff to treat patients.
Ray McGlone
Lancaster A&E
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From: "Bill Bailey" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2001 3:25 AM
Subject: Re: GP's in A&E
> Yes!
> Since March 2001 we've re-directed all calls for general medical advice
from
> A&E to NHSD. So far 100-200 calls/month. Previously this was not only a
> sizable piece of work but also a considerable clinical risk as anyone from
> Consultant to student nurse was dishing out advice to all and sundry. Now
I
> personally can't believe that all these folk were told to attend A&E!
>
> Best wishes
> Bill Bailey
> ----- Original Message -----
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> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:06 AM
> Subject: Re: GP's in A&E
>
>
> > > I've recently developed a protocol directing the A&E triage nurse to
> > > re-direct "category blue" patients to NHS Direct rather than giving
them
> the
> > > option of waiting to be seen in A&E. Presently waiting to see if NHSD
> are
> > > willing to take on the extra work. If it gets off the ground we will
> then
> > > look at ways of identifying primary care patients in higher triage
> > > categories who may also benefit from a bit of redirection!
> >
> > Round here NHS direct tell them to come up to A & E. Don't wind me up
the
> > biggest waste of money. Can anyone tell me one good thing that they do
to
> help
> > A & E?
> > Danny
> > McGeehan
> >
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