Access to Care for Patients With Time-Sensitive Conditions in Pennsylvania

Conclusion: Reliably matching patient needs to ED resources in time-dependent illness is a critical component of a coordinated emergency care system. Population access to critical interventions for the time-dependent diseases discussed here is limited. A population-based planning approach and improved coordination of care could improve access to interventions for patients with time-sensitive conditions.

Source: Annals of Emergency Medicine - December 23, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Rama A. Salhi, J. Matthew Edwards, David F. Gaieski, Roger A. Band, Benjamin S. Abella, Brendan G. Carr Tags: Health Policy Source Type: research