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Emergency patient transfers from rural hospitals: a regional study
2001
CJEM: Canadian Journal of Emergency Medical Care
Objective: To clarify case mix, mode of transport and reasons for interfacility transfer from rural emergency departments (EDs) and to make recommendations for improved emergency health care delivery in rural settings. Methods: This was a multi-centre descriptive study, based in 5 rural Ontario EDs. Over a 1-year period, all ED patients who required transfer to another hospital were studied. Data collection forms were completed prospectively by the most responsible nurse involved in the
doi:10.1017/s1481803500005807
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