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Lanarkshire residents urged to think twice about attending A&E amidst pandemic

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Health chiefs are urging people in Lanarkshire to think twice about attending A&E departments this winter as the NHS deals with the added pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr Crawford McGuffie, medical director and emergency department (ED) consultant said it is important to remind people that A&E is not always the best place to treat certain conditions.He said: “As we move towards the winter months, our emergency departments are getting busier.“This year, with the added pressure of COVID-19, our EDs are under even more pressure.

However, we know that some people who attend our EDs would receive more appropriate and quicker treatment elsewhere.“So, we.

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