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Information Gaps in the ED
- Gaps are frequent—32% of visits
- Gaps are consequential
- Very important or essential 48%
- Somewhat important 32%
- Prolong the ED stay
- Increase costs
- Redundant testing & repeated MD assessments
Stiell A et al. CMAJ 2003; 169:1023-8.
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