Table 1

Local site characteristics

SitePopulation sizeServices provided
Teaching hospital500 000Well-established outpatient attendance, visiting general nurse and self-administration.
Teaching hospital800 000Well-established outpatient attendance and self-administration. New visiting specialised nurse service.
District general hospital330 000Well-established visiting specialised nurse, outpatient attendance and self-administration.
District general hospital385 000Newly established service offering visiting general nurse and outpatient attendance.