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What factors predict ambulance pre-alerts to the emergency department? Analysis of routine data from 3 UK ambulance services.

2023-12-08 emergency medicine Title + abstract only
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ObjectiveAmbulance clinicians use pre-alert calls to advise emergency departments (EDs) of the arrival of patients requiring immediate review or intervention. Consistency of pre-alert practice is important in ensuring appropriate EDs response. We used routine data to describe pre-alert practice and explore factors affecting variation in practice. MethodsWe undertook an observational study using a linked dataset incorporating 12 months ambulance patient records, ambulance clinician data and emer...

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