It takes more than string to fly a kite: 5-level acuity scales are effective, but education, clinical expertise, and compassion are still essential

J Emerg Nurs. 2005 Dec;31(6):600-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2005.07.061.

Author

Rebecca S McNair¹

Affiliation

¹ Triage First, Inc, Fairview, NC, USA. rebeccamcnair@triagefirst.com

PMID: 16308056
DOI: 10.1016/j.jen.2005.07.061

No abstract available

MeSH terms

Acute Disease / classification
Clinical Competence*
Decision Making
Education, Nursing, Graduate
Emergency Nursing / education
Emergency Nursing / methods*
Emergency Service, Hospital
Female
Humans
Male
Quality of Health Care
Sensitivity and Specificity
Severity of Illness Index*
Triage*