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In Belfast here we have an emergency night-time medical call-in call centre Bel-Doc- I believe it is just one doctor on through the night - now I wonder what is the difference between going to him or A&E at night. Thanks for any answers.
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One doctor for the whole of Belfast eh? A good service no doubt.
If it is not urgent, then wait until the morning but if you feel that it is urgent, then go to A&E
The NHS needs urgently to look into the funding and staffing of A&E as it is rapidly taking over the function of the GP.
One doctor for the whole of Belfast eh? A good service no doubt.
If it is not urgent, then wait until the morning but if you feel that it is urgent, then go to A&E
The NHS needs urgently to look into the funding and staffing of A&E as it is rapidly taking over the function of the GP.
I think a phone consultation with a Doctor can be helpful in deciding whether to leave something until morning.
Though I know many have been less than happy with the results of out of hours services.
A&E apart from obvious major accidents would be my choice for things like worrying chest pain, severe cut that needs sutures or similar or fractures - just to give a few examples.
Though I know many have been less than happy with the results of out of hours services.
A&E apart from obvious major accidents would be my choice for things like worrying chest pain, severe cut that needs sutures or similar or fractures - just to give a few examples.
Maybe so but can they do ECGs or plaster bones, suture cuts?
You say 'took ill' - again if you had an upset stomach then ride it out but if you had severe excruciating stomach pains then call for help.
Being ill in the night is always more unsettling but we must make the decision , do we need intervention or not?
You say 'took ill' - again if you had an upset stomach then ride it out but if you had severe excruciating stomach pains then call for help.
Being ill in the night is always more unsettling but we must make the decision , do we need intervention or not?
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