Hospital begs 'only visit A&E if condition is life-threatening' as demand surges

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The plea comes after it emerged that 32% of attendances in one week were for minor injuries like bruising and cut fingers.

The plea was made after it emerged that 32% of attendances in one week at the city’s busiest hospital were for minor injuries

On Saturday, Scott Davidson, the deputy medical director at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, urged patients to think before heading to emergency department. ‘We would urge everyone that, unless their condition is life-threatening, they should not attend an Emergency Department.

 

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Oh I thought it was covid and flu etc nevermind

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