Long journeys caused by A&E closures 'will not lead to more deaths' Patients may face longer journey times but will get improved care quality, says study
Shutting A&E units does not lead to more patients dying because they have to travel further for life-saving treatment, according to the first British research into the impact of closures of emergency departments.
The study also found that even if journey times to hospital become longer after an A&E shuts, the improved quality of care patients receive at the alternative hospital means their health does not suffer. Continue reading... The Guardian
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