Language and Communication Barriers in Emergency Departments in Makkah: Physicians' Perspective.

Background Communication is essential in the medical sector, particularly in the emergency departments (ED), to provide appropriate patient care. Lack of patient history and large patient numbers, cultural variations, inadequate health literacy, and language difficulties can impact effective communication. Aim This study aims to examine language and communication barriers experienced by ED physicians in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, as well as to determine the effect of language barriers on patient care and explore possible methods to deal with language and communication barriers.

Shock Index and Characteristics of "Bounce-Back" Patients in the Emergency Department of King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC): A Retrospective Analysis.

Background "Bounce back" patients is a term used to refer to patients returning to the emergency department within 72 hours after the first visit. This can be attributed to various factors related to diagnosis, management, or the health care system. Objective This study sought to evaluate the extent of bounce-back patients in the emergency department of King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC), Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and then explore the possible relationship between shock index (SI) and bounce-back patients.