Nonurgent patients in the emergency department? A French formula to prevent misuse

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Overcrowding in emergency department (EDs) is partly due to the use of EDs by nonurgent patients. In France, the authorities responded to the problem by creating primary care units (PCUs): alternative structures located near hospital...

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Main Authors: Gainotti Sabina, Durand Anne-Claire, Vignally Pascal, Gentile Stéphanie, Sambuc Roland, Gerbeaux Patrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/66

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