Emergency Department Organization, Patient Assessment and Management Processes in COVID-19 Pandemic
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Emergency Department Organization, Patient Assessment and Management Processes in COVID-19 Pandemic

Anatol J Gen Med Res 2020;30(60):183-194 DOI: 10.5222/terh.2020.96158
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Abstract

Emergency departments are front line for hospital and community-based care in the Covid-19 outbreak. Emergency departments are critical to both the detection and management of COVID-19 suspected cases and to continue the diagnosis and treatment of other medical emergencies. Therefore, it becomes necessary reorganization of emergency services to meet the changing needs. In this article, we aimed to focus on emergency organization and patient management processes in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: COVID-19, pandemic, emergency department, organization