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Abstract
Emergency medical services and emergency departments face strain from calls and visits about non-emergency medical issues. A randomized controlled trial now shows that nurse-led triage of calls about non-emergency medical issues can reduce strain on ambulance systems and emergency departments, while connecting callers with appropriate and timely primary care.
期刊介绍:
Nature Human Behaviour is a journal that focuses on publishing research of outstanding significance into any aspect of human behavior.The research can cover various areas such as psychological, biological, and social bases of human behavior.It also includes the study of origins, development, and disorders related to human behavior.The primary aim of the journal is to increase the visibility of research in the field and enhance its societal reach and impact.