What emergency? Study placing GPs in ED produces impressive results
The findings contradict previous studies that only relied on data analysis
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The first Australian study to place GPs in emergency departments has concluded that at least 20% of ED presentations could be managed in general practice, many more than previous estimates.
The authors say other research on the subject — a key issue for policymakers trying to control healthcare costs — is “potentially invalid” because none involved real GP assessment of patients.