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My compliments on the review of van Galen et al. [ [1] van Galen L.S. et al. Acute medical units: the way to go? A literature review. Eur J Intern Med. 2017; 39: 24-31 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (20) Google Scholar ] concerning implementation of acute medical care units in the Netherlands. It was no easy task to investigate this diversity in wards and articles. Acute medical units: The way to go? A literature reviewEuropean Journal of Internal MedicineVol. 39PreviewAcute healthcare chains in the Netherlands are increasingly under pressure because of rising emergency department (ED) admissions, relative bed shortages and government policy changes. In order to improve acute patient flow and quality of care through hospitals, an acute medical unit (AMU) might be a solution, as demonstrated in the UK. However, limited information is available concerning AMUs in the Netherlands. Therefore, the aims of this study were to Full-Text PDF
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