Lost capacity in emergency departments and its economic implications: A simulation study and economic analysis.

Nicholas MoorePaul M MiddletonShiquan Ren

Published in: Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA (2020)

A substantial amount of ED length of stay is due to patients remaining in the ED for time after their emergency care is concluded. This likely represents a substantial overall monetary cost to the Australian healthcare system.

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