An after hours gp clinic in regional Australia: appropriateness of presentations and impact on local emergency department presentations

Abstract Background After hours general practice clinics provide medical attention for clients with non-emergency situations but are seeking immediate treatment and unable to wait for a general practitioner during routine opening hours. Evidence on the impact that after hours clinics have on emergen...

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Main Authors: Kristy Payne, Tegan Dutton, Kate Weal, Maree Earle, Ross Wilson, Jannine Bailey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-017-0657-6