Triage: a literature review 1985–19930

Abstract Following an extensive literature review of Accident and Emergency (A & E) nursing from 1985–1993, the authors focused upon triage. A wide range of issues related to triage and its use in A & E departments are examined. An appendix is included to clarify major research finds in this area. Many of the claims made regarding triage require further investigation.

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