The emergency department and the community: a model for improved cooperation.
Improved emergency care may be achieved by closer integration of hospital and community management. This has been promoted in Salford by the appointment of an Emergency Services Practice Manager jointly funded by the Family Health Services Authority and Salford Health Authority. Communication has improved, complementary working relationships developed and health promotion initiatives established.
Hadfield
J M
JM
Department of Emergency Medicine, Hope Hospital, Salford, UK.
Yates
D W
DW
Berry
A
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D018672:Community Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004739:England; D005194:Family Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000523:psychology; D013222:State Medicine