Randomised controlled trial of nurse practitioner versus general practitioner care for patients requesting "same day" consultations in primary care.

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Published in BMJ on April 15, 2000

Authors

P Kinnersley1, E Anderson, K Parry, J Clement, L Archard, P Turton, A Stainthorpe, A Fraser, C C Butler, C Rogers

Author Affiliations

1: Department of General Practice, University of Wales College of Medicine, Llanedeyrn Health Centre, Cardiff CF3 7PN.

Associated clinical trials:

The (Cost-)Effectiveness of Nurse Practitioners Working at the Primary Out of Hours Emergency Service | NCT01388374

The Effect of Nurse Practitioner Led-Care on Quality of Life in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation | NCT02745236

Nurse vs General Practitioner Care for Patients Requesting Same Day Consultations in Primary Care | NCT00461201

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