In NHS Pathways, if risk is high, where is the patient directed?

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In NHS Pathways, if risk is high, where is the patient directed?

When risk is high, the situation is considered life‑threatening or time‑critical. NHS Pathways is designed to detect those red‑flag signs and immediately route the caller to emergency services. Directing to 999 ensures an ambulance is dispatched and the patient can be treated urgently, often en route to or at hospital. This contrasts with lower-risk situations where self‑care, an urgent care service, or a GP appointment would be appropriate. For example, severe chest pain, someone not breathing, or a suspected stroke would be treated as high risk.

When risk is high, the situation is considered life‑threatening or time‑critical. NHS Pathways is designed to detect those red‑flag signs and immediately route the caller to emergency services. Directing to 999 ensures an ambulance is dispatched and the patient can be treated urgently, often en route to or at hospital. This contrasts with lower-risk situations where self‑care, an urgent care service, or a GP appointment would be appropriate. For example, severe chest pain, someone not breathing, or a suspected stroke would be treated as high risk.

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