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

• Main Authors: Gainotti Sabina (Author), Durand Anne-Claire (Author), Vignally Pascal (Author), Gentile Stéphanie (Author), Sambuc Roland (Author), Gerbeaux Patrick (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...