Longer GP hours ‘unlikely’ to ease pressures on A&E
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Longer GP hours ‘unlikely’ to ease pressures on A&E

Research shows, however, that fewer patients attend emergency departments where they can book appointments online

The number of visits to emergency departments (EDs) is unlikely to be reduced by longer GP surgery opening study has suggested.

Emergency Nurse. 25, 09, 6-6. doi: 10.7748/en.25.09.6.s2

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