UNless we actually work these people up, and provide some form of decision
unit to send them home. Why just not let the nurses traige direct to
relevant specialties, nurses to see minor injuries. THen wouldn't need A&E
docs. Oops just become unemployed.
Andy Webster
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Adrian Kerner
Sent: 10 March 2002 00:01
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Subject: Re: bed pressures and admission avoidance
Shouln't the sentiment be , something like this;
All thunderclap headaches - risk for SAH 1:5
All chestpains get admitted - risk for 'acute coronary syndromes' 1:5
All pleuritic chestpains - risk for PE - 1:5.
All abdo pain, age > 60 years, serious pathology - risk 50%
All social admissions in the elderly - risk - very high.
All paediatric problems - risk very high.
Just thoughts.
Adrian.
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