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Swindon's Great Western Hospital warns over A&E misuse | Swindon's Great Western Hospital warns over A&E misuse |
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Managers of Great Western Hospital in Swindon have warned patients to only use the emergency department if they have an urgent medical problem. | Managers of Great Western Hospital in Swindon have warned patients to only use the emergency department if they have an urgent medical problem. |
The warning came after the hospital revealed people had attended the department with colds and insect bites. | The warning came after the hospital revealed people had attended the department with colds and insect bites. |
From 1 June, patients who have non-urgent conditions will be sent to be treated at more appropriate facilities. | From 1 June, patients who have non-urgent conditions will be sent to be treated at more appropriate facilities. |
A spokesman said the department's role was to treat people with "serious or life threatening illnesses". | A spokesman said the department's role was to treat people with "serious or life threatening illnesses". |
Philip Mayes, NHS Swindon's urgent care leader, said many illnesses could be solved by visiting a chemist. | |
"The teams are faced with having to deal with cases such as coughs and colds, backache, and upset stomachs on a daily basis. | "The teams are faced with having to deal with cases such as coughs and colds, backache, and upset stomachs on a daily basis. |
"[These are] conditions that often could be dealt with through a trip to the high street chemist or by visiting other local services." | "[These are] conditions that often could be dealt with through a trip to the high street chemist or by visiting other local services." |
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