Triage system

Calls for review of ambulance triage system

Have you heard of triage? First used in the 18th century, the word triage is French in origin and translates as ‘to choose’ or ‘to sort people’. In an emergency department, this means sorting patients so that the people who need help most urgently are treated first. 🏥 Most Queensland public hospitals have an ED that is open 24 hours a day. Patients can arrive at any time and with any medical condition. 🚶‍♀️🚑 🛏️ On arrival, staff will check how serious a person’s condition is and put them in