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Advice over the telephone

R Kunkler, A Mitchell

    Nursing Times
    |November 16, 1994
    PubMed
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    This study evaluated the safety and accuracy of medical advice provided by emergency departments via telephone. Researchers found variability in the quality of telephone medical consultations offered to the public.

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    Area of Science:

    • Emergency Medicine
    • Healthcare Services Research

    Background:

    • Telephone access to emergency medical advice is a growing area of healthcare.
    • Assessing the quality of remote medical consultations is crucial for patient safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the safety and validity of medical advice provided by hospital emergency departments over the telephone.
    • To evaluate the consistency of information given to the public seeking urgent medical guidance.

    Main Methods:

    • Anonymous telephone calls were made to Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments in the Thames region.
    • Departments included were those offering 24-hour emergency cover.

    Main Results:

    • The study identified inconsistencies in the medical advice dispensed via telephone.

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  • The safety and validity of the telephone consultations varied across different A&E departments.

    • Conclusions:

    • There is a need for standardized protocols for providing medical advice over the telephone.
    • Further research is warranted to ensure the reliability of remote emergency medical consultations.