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Emerg Med J 21:724-727 doi:10.1136/emj.2004.016923
  • Prehospital care

Developing alternative ambulance response schemes: analysis of attitudes, barriers, and change

Table 1

 Grouped responses to “Tell me what you know about the scheme”

Area Scheme descriptor Number of staff describing % Of staff describing
1 Over 60s 54 98
2 999 calls (+urgent not seen) 1 2
3 Minor injuries/conditions 25 45
4 Home treatment 41 75
5 ED fast tracking, for example, to radiography 11 20
6 Involves paramedics with additional training and skills 10 18
7 Can include social aspects of care 24 44
8 Calls referred to the scheme by other ambulance crews 2 4

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