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| Tuesday, 02 September 2008 | |
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Almost half (41%) were advised by the helpline to treat themselves, with just 28 percent referred to a GP and 11 percent to A&E. 95 percent of the 4163 callers questionned stated they were satisfied with the service.             |
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