UTIs are one of the most common reasons people visit emergency departments, but it's easier to consult a GP or pharmacist
Tens of thousands of Queenslanders are attending emergency departments for urinary tract infections (UTIs) each year, despite treatments being available through general practitioners or at pharmacies.
Queensland Health data shows UTIs have been among the top 10 reasons why people visit the state's public hospital emergency departments for the past four years.
More than 24,000 people were treated at Queensland public hospital EDs for UTIs in 2020 and that number is expected to increase this year.
Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-17/utis-gp-pharmacist-emergency-departments-treatment/100624682
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