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Emerg Med J 21:681-684 doi:10.1136/emj.2004.017640
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A paradigm shift in the nature of care provision in emergency departments

Table 4

 Facilitative initiatives introduced by the emergency departments

Initiative Number (%) of hospitals Year started
Nurse initiated management 12 (71) 2001–2002
Fast track 10 (59) 1999–2000
Multidisciplinary triage 4 (24) 2001–2002
Disposition nurse/communication clerk 3 (18) 1998–2001
Day treatment centre 2 (12) 2000–2002

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