Hi Kieran,
This is definitely a UK wide (and Eire) problem. I think a
reasoned debate or analysis as to the underlying causes
and then the possible solutions of this would be really
helpful and interesting. The consequences are easy to see:
crowded EDs struggling to acheive their targets, cancelled
elective work, high agency spend for reduced productivity
etc.
The DoH have always gone for the easy option of trying to
divert 'inappropriate attenders', demand management and
extending GP hours. Personally, I think this may help a
bit, but fails to deal with the underlying problem of
reduced hospital capacity and a disjointed emergency care
system.
Best wishes
Adrian
On Tue, 3 Dec 2013 21:26:24 +0000
Kieran Walsh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dear all,
> Thanks for your comments on the BMJ editorial.
>
> What else could the BMJ do to help the problem in urgent
>care I wonder? Is
> this just a problem with England or is it UK wide? What
>might help?
>
> Please do let me know if you have any thoughts - I will
>pass comments on to
> BMJ editorial.
> BW,
> Yrs,
> Kieran,
> Dr Kieran Walsh
> Clinical Director
> BMJ Learning and Quality
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