A recent report has brought out the grim statistics of bad outcomes for patients admitted to emergency during weekends.
Free Clinics Reduce Emergency Department Visits: Research
According to a team of medical researchers, people who receive primary care from free clinics are less likely to use the emergency department for minor issues.
According to a team of medical researchers, people who receive primary care from free clinics are less likely to use the emergency department for minor issues.
The death rate was11.3% for admissions made during bank holidays, as compared to 8.7% for admissions on normal working days.
NHS has already been proposing a '7 day NHS' for many years. Having an additional 10,000 consultants across the UK, is a possible solution according to The Royal College of Physicians, but in present times, even that may not be a viable option.
Emergency Response Service to be Launched in Tripura
Health officials in Tripura revealed that they will be launching an Emergency Response Service (ERS) which offers 24-hours medical facilities to patients at their doorstep.
Health officials in Tripura revealed that they will be launching an Emergency Response Service (ERS) which offers 24-hours medical facilities to patients at their doorstep.
Source-Medindia
Palliative Care Reduces Emergency Room Visits in Seniors
According to a recent collaborative study, seniors in long-term care experienced a significant reduction in emergency room visits and depression when receiving palliative care services.
According to a recent collaborative study, seniors in long-term care experienced a significant reduction in emergency room visits and depression when receiving palliative care services.
