Follow-up on low-acuity patients redirected from the ER
This study tracks patients with minor health needs who are redirected from the emergency room to other care using a digital triage app. It helps researchers understand if these patients recover well without needing an ER visit.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You were seen at the emergency room and given a semi-urgent or low-acuity rating by the triage system
- The electronic triage app identified you as a candidate for redirection to another care setting
- You can speak and read either French or German to provide consent and answer follow-up questions
- You are willing to give oral consent at Day 2 and later mail a signed consent form
- You can be reached by phone for follow-up calls over the next 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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