Simulation modeling for the impact of triage liaison physician on emergency department to reduce overcrowding

Emergency department (ED) overcrowding has been a common complaint in Emergency Medicine in Canada for many years. Its adverse effects of prolonged waiting times cause patient dissatisfaction and unsafety. Previous studies indicate that adding a physician in triage (PIT) can increase accuracy and ef...

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Main Author: Yang, Jie
Other Authors: Peng, Qingjin (Mechanical Engineering)
Published: 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/31963