The Medical journal of Australia
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To examine the frequency of re-admissions to non-index hospitals (hospitals other than the initial discharging hospital) within 30 days of admission with acute myocardial infarction in New South Wales; to examine the relationship between non-index hospital re-admissions and 30-day mortality. ⋯ The geographically dispersed Australian population and the mixed public and private provision of specialist services means that re-admission to a non-index hospital can be unavoidable for people with acute myocardial infarction who are initially transferred to specialised facilities. Non-index hospital re-admission is associated with better mortality outcomes for people from regional or remote areas.