A&E discharges 'creating additional pressure for GPs'

Some patients are being wrongfully sent back to their family doctor, instead of being admitted to hospital.

A&E discharges 'creating additional pressure for GPs'

Some patients are being wrongfully sent back to their family doctor, instead of being admitted to hospital.

That's according to the National Association of General Practioners, who've been holding their annual conference in Limerick today.

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