A survey of general practitioner ’s opinion on the proposal to introduce ‘treat and referral’ into the Irish emergency medical service
ConclusionsGPs are in the main supportive of the introduction of treat and referral; however, they have identified several barriers that may inhibit successful introduction. Importantly, a GP appointment within 48 h does not appear to be a barrier. The adequacy of the working relationships between GPs and the ambulance service and its practitioners appears to have reduced since 2006, which is concerning.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
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