Inappropriate A&E use could mean fines for family doctors

By Sally E Gainsbury2008-04-17T09:00:00

The Department of Health is considering proposals to charge back to GPs the treatment cost of patients who visit accident and emergency departments instead of their family doctor, HSJhas learned.

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