Digital check-ins after emergency room discharge
This study compares two ways of checking in with patients after they leave the emergency room—likely by WhatsApp or email—to see which helps them recover better. If you had low-risk emergency care and blood tests that come back within a day, you might be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You were seen in person at the emergency unit of Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
- Your emergency triage level was 3, 4, or 5 (not the most urgent)
- You had tests like blood work or other lab tests, but no blood culture
- You did not need imaging such as CT, MRI, or ultrasound (except a chest X-ray before leaving)
- Your doctor confirmed you are low-risk and expect your lab results within 24 hours
- You agree to be checked on digitally (by phone/WhatsApp/email) after you go home
- You have a smartphone with WhatsApp and email access
- You are willing to sign a consent form
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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