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Wed 08 Aug 2006HSE looks at idea of 'hospital at home' teamsThe Health Service Executive (HSE) is considering the introduction of "hospital at home" teams in response to treatment delays at A&E departments.Prof Brendan Drumm, HSE chief executive, told The Irish Times the practice of having full medical teams treat patients in their homes was a concept that has worked well in other countries, notably Australia.