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. 1976 Jan;26(162):74-5.

Emergency call service

R Gabriel

Emergency call service

R Gabriel. J R Coll Gen Pract. 1976 Jan.

Abstract

Of 153 home visits I made when employed by an emergency call service only 21 (14 per cent) were in my opinion medically essential. Thirty two (21 per cent) patients had no symptoms when visited. A nocturnal visiting fee payable by the patient is suggested to reduce unnecessary requests.

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