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Table 1 Presenting complaint as per Manchester Triage System [13]

From: A randomised controlled trial exploring the impact of a dedicated health and social care professionals team in the emergency department on the quality, safety, clinical and cost-effectiveness of care for older adults: a study protocol

Before medical work-up*

After medical work-up**

Limb problems

Chest pain

Falls

Shortness of breath

Unwell adult

Abdominal pain

Back pain

Headache

Urinary problems

 

Ear and facial problems

  1. *The health and social care professional (HSCP) team will proactively treat these individuals without prior assessment by a physician
  2. **The HSCP team will await medical clearance prior to assessment and intervention