Root causes and preventability of emergency department presentations of older patients: a prospective observational study

Objective More older patients are presenting to the emergency department (ED). It is important to know why these patients present and if the ED is the best place for them to receive the care they need. The primary aim of this study was to identify organisational-related, technical-related, healthcar...

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Main Authors: Cordula Wagner, Prabath W B Nanayakkara, Hanneke Merten, Babiche Driesen, Rosalie Barendregt, H Jaap Bonjer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/8/e049543.full