Safety-netting advice documentation out-of-hours: a retrospective cohort from 2013 to 2020.

Peter Jonathan EdwardsSamuel J FinnikinFay WilsonIan Bennett-BrittonAndrew Carson-StevensRebecca Kate Barnes Rupert A Payne

Published in: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners (2024)

The frequency of SNA documented in OOH was higher than previously reported during in-hours care. Over time, the frequency of SNA and proportion that contained specific advice increased, however this study highlights potential consultations where SNA could be improved, such as mental health and telephone consultations.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
general practice
palliative care
quality improvement
electronic health record
chronic pain
affordable care act