I can see the point to a large extent but an A/E dept.
with any sense will triage and multitask according to
the proven track record and experience of their staff.
The label "GP" is a foolish one - primary care
physician would be better. Even within a practice you
will have people with different interests.
There exist GPs who are anaesthetists, paediatricians
etc. It is folly, and a waste of manpower not to
employ these people in A/E. There are many different
reasons why people don't want to work in hospitals. It
doesn't mean they are any less skilled. NB if they are
truly interested I have found that these guys do
hospital sessions anyway.
A good A/E dept knows if it's staff are capable, what
they are capable of and if it's triage sister is
worthy of the title. These individuals are placed
appropriately.
I think it comes down to "know your team" and use them
appropriately. I don't think generalisations are
helpfull to anybody. No wonder the public are
confused, we are !!
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