> Something very much like this was used when I was in the army (and I
> expect it still is). The medical centre was manned continuously by
> either a nurse or medical tech, and ALL out-of-hours calls were
> screened before being put through to the doctor. The duty doctor
> visited the medical centre at 1100, and telephoned at about 1700 to
> see whether he or she was required for anything.
And, of course, the CMTs would also screen the attenders at morning
sick parade. I used to walk into a packed house only to find that I
only consulted a few. Asking the MRS manager what happened, he
would usually say words to the effect: oh, they were a bunch
of......!!
The only difference in a civilian setting is that nurses are not
trained the same way CMTs are. When they do, then it should work
like a dream. Wish I was back at the MRS again, life was good, the
mess was a company of fine men(and women, whatever next? they could
vote, drive cars etc.).
Al Hakim
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