title: The emergency and after-hours care system at Group Health Cooperative.
abstract: The Group Health Cooperative (GHC) emergency and after-hours care system has defined several roles that are unique in our community. The consulting nurse service provides a valued tie between patients and the many services available at GHC. The consulting nurses also encourage self care and autonomy. The GHC-operated emergency departments function to maximize the efficiency of primary care physicians and specialists while providing high quality care and a professionally rewarding emergency medicine practice.
authors: Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Seattle, WA 98122.
authors: J R
authors: JR
authors: Walter
authors: K S
authors: KS
authors: Hubenet
mesh_terms: D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008503:Medical Staff; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013689:Telephone; D013997:Time Factors; D014861:Washington