What does the metric left without being seen really tell us about patient care?
This is a common issue in the emergency room, and it's important to understand its implications for both patient safety and hospital operations.
On one hand, it highlights the need to ensure that sick patients are seen promptly.
On the other hand, it raises questions about how we, as healthcare providers, are measured and compensated.
Is there something we could be doing differently to improve this metric?
What are your thoughts on balancing patient care with operational efficiency?
Shideh Shafieis an emergency physician.
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