Table 3 Factors which may impact on after hours PC services as endorsed by GPs and Nurses (Percentage frequencies)
Factors which may impact on after hours PC services | GPs | Nurses |
|---|---|---|
Poor communication between GPs & nurses | 82% | 85% |
High cost of locum services | 54% | 67% |
Patients unwilling to call after hours services | 59% | 62% |
Nurses unsafe at night | 41% | 63% |
Limited mobile phone coverage | 40% | 44% |
Limited access to emergency medication | 69% | 71% |
Limited availability of GPs after hours | 76% | 90% |
Limited availability of PC nurses after hours | 79% | 83% |
No access to interpreters after hours | 49% | 54% |