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Yes! Since March 2001 we've re-directed all calls for general medical advice from A&E to NHSD. So far 100-200 calls/month. Previously this was not only a sizable piece of work but also a considerable clinical risk as anyone from Consultant to student nurse was dishing out advice to all and sundry. Now I personally can't believe that all these folk were told to attend A&E! Best wishes Bill Bailey ----- Original Message ----- From: <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:06 AM Subject: Re: GP's in A&E > > I've recently developed a protocol directing the A&E triage nurse to > > re-direct "category blue" patients to NHS Direct rather than giving them the > > option of waiting to be seen in A&E. Presently waiting to see if NHSD are > > willing to take on the extra work. If it gets off the ground we will then > > look at ways of identifying primary care patients in higher triage > > categories who may also benefit from a bit of redirection! > > Round here NHS direct tell them to come up to A & E. Don't wind me up the > biggest waste of money. Can anyone tell me one good thing that they do to help > A & E? > Danny > McGeehan > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > This message was sent using Internet Central's Web Based Email. > http://www.internet-central.net/ >