Four nations. National service.
Emergency admissions have rocketed in England since the four-hour A&E waiting target was introduced in 2004. More people may be going to A&E because they know they will be seen promptly. Better access may be increasing demand. Emergency admissions for long-term conditions are highestin Wales. In Northern Ireland the readmission rate is down.
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D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000453:epidemiology; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006779:Hospitals, Public; D008134:Long-Term Care; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology