Abstract
Of 153 home visits I made when employed by an emergency call service only 21 (14 per cent) were in my opinion medically essential. Thirty two (21 per cent) patients had no symptoms when visited. A nocturnal visiting fee payable by the patient is suggested to reduce unnecessary requests.
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