The in-hospital triage is the first step to every emergency department visit, and it is considered the main tool for matching medical and nursing resources to an exploding demand for care. In the current organization of care, triage is done by a triage nurse who can in certain situations request medical advice. However, given the increase in the number of visits to the emergency room, the heterogeneity of the demand of care and the perception of patients as to their needs, the role of a medical-nursing tandem is taking shape.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.53738/REVMED.2022.18.791.1501 | DOI Listing |
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