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Guidance

Accident and emergency facilities for adults and children (SHPN 22)

Published on 08 January 2007

From: NHSScotland Assure

Accident and emergency facilities for adults and children.

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This guidance covers facilities for emergency care located within an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department in an acute general hospital, which functions 24 hours per day, seven days per week, is consultant-led, and treats and cares for people of all ages.

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