UW study shows mental health and substance use emergency room visits rarely receive primary care follow-ups in Washington
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A university of washington study found that emergency room visits for mental health and substance use in washington state often do not result in follow-up care from primary care providers. The study suggests a gap in care for these patients after they are discharged from the emergency room. This lack of follow-up care may have implications for patient outcomes.