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Online news - 22 June 2009
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Acute medical unit study shows benefits of more consultants

Research published by the Royal College of Physicians shows that more consultants on acute medical units (AMUs) can reduce hospital stays and prevent inappropriate admissions in the first place. AMUs are now found in hospitals all over the country, despite being a relatively new specialty.

Key findings show that the presence of a consultant on an acute ward led to: - The length of stay on the ward being reduced by an average of 1.3 days. - 9.2% more patients being discharged on the day of their initial assessment

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