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- Jacques Kerr, Ian J Swann, and Brian Pentland.
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. jacques.kerr@luht.scot.nhs.uk
- Emerg Med J. 2007 May 1; 24 (5): 330-2.
AimTo survey the information provided to head-injured patients on discharge from emergency departments (EDs) in Scotland.MethodsEDs throughout Scotland were asked to supply a copy of their head injury advice pamphlet for analysis. Each pamphlet was assessed against a template and an Excel spreadsheet was created.ResultsAll 30 (100%) Scottish EDs responded. The frequency with which specific features appeared varied widely, with most pamphlets concentrating on emergency features, with less emphasis on postconcussion symptoms.ConclusionsHead injury discharge advice should be standardised throughout EDs, with more emphasis given to postconcussion features.
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