Units are generally staffed by emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) who can work autonomously to treat minor injuries such as lacerations and fractures.
No appointment is needed, and waiting times are often shorter than for equivalent injuries at emergency departments.
[1] A two-year evaluation showed the service was run at an average cost of £33 per patient visit.
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