Patients ’ pathways to the emergency department: a scoping review

ConclusionThis scoping review revealed a lack of studies describing patients ’ pathways to the ED. However, studies from some countries indicate that a relatively large proportion of patients first seek care or guidance from a primary care physician (PCP) before visiting an ED. However, further research and published data are needed. To improve the situation, we recommend the development and implementation of a template for the uniform reporting of factors outside the ED, including where the patient journey began, which healthcare facilities they visited, who referred them to the ED, and how they arrived.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research