RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The ambulatory care unit at Derriford Hospital
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 250
OP 254
DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.14-3-250
VO 14
IS 3
A1 Annabel Carter
YR 2014
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/14/3/250.abstract
AB Ambulatory emergency care (AEC) is an essential component of any acute medical unit (AMU). This statement is predicated on the clinical and financial benefits it confers. In this article, the author outlines the implementation of the Ambulatory Care Unit at Derriford Hospital and the first 6 months of service provision. The initial data collated demonstrates the impact the service has had locally on patient care and experience. It recommends ambulatory care as driver of better patient flow and enhanced patient experience within the AMU.