In Cornwall we have 11 MIU's (nurse delivered service), no on site medical
cover. we provide telemed and teleradiology support from Truro plus
consultant visits plus training, audit support etc. We have done this since
1998. last year 65,000 patients treated. on target for 72,000 this year. It
works very well. If you want any detailed advice then look no further, we
have plenty of experience and believe that we are doing this on the largest
scale in the Europe.
Paul Howarth
Cons Emerg Med
Cornwall
-----Original Message-----
From: Dr Simon Bell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 17:51
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: MIU problems
With regard to nurse led services, Lewisham recently opened their primary
care suit. Patints with either minor injuries or minor ailments are
selected by a "Hello Nurse" or at triage, and "streamed" to a primarily
nurse led service. It is protocol driven, has sessional GP's (although the
protocols are do not change depending on GP presence) and is overseen by the
consultants. It is a fantastic service! The public loves it, the trust love
it, waiting times are down, violence is down, and generally everyone is
happy.
It is a good example of how nurse led services can work!
-----Original Message-----
From: Accident and Emergency Academic List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Barton, Sue - RCHT
Sent: 26 March 2002 10:31
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Subject: Re: MIU problems
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