Phone check-ins for quick emergency visits
This study checks on patients who were treated quickly at an emergency department and then sent home with a different plan. It tests how well short phone follow-ups work for patients with mild problems.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must be able to speak and read either French or German.
- You must be available for follow-up phone calls for the next 6 months.
- You must be able to give your own consent to join the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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