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Waiting for urgent procedures on the weekend among emergently hospitalized patients.

Bell CM, Redelmeier DA. Waiting for urgent procedures on the weekend among emergently hospitalized patients. Am J Med. 2004;117(3):175-81.

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March 6, 2005
Bell CM, Redelmeier DA. Am J Med. 2004;117(3):175-81.
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This study found that patients hospitalized on weekends underwent relatively few urgent procedures, the most skewed pattern seen with coronary angiography. Findings also suggested that the longer waits led to more inpatient days, indicating the need for greater attention to weekend care and staffing.

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Bell CM, Redelmeier DA. Waiting for urgent procedures on the weekend among emergently hospitalized patients. Am J Med. 2004;117(3):175-81.

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