Integrated care at the emergency department: an investment for better health

• Published in: Singapore medical journal
• Main Authors: Lim, Steven Hoon Chin, Ong, Colin Eng Choon, Ang, Arron Seng Hock, Lee, Khai Pin, Lee, Jean Mui Hua, Anantharaman, Venkataraman
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India 12.05.2023
• Subjects: Cost effectiveness; value-based healthcare; emergency service; hospital; integrated health care systems

It is crucial that policy makers, healthcare providers and relevant stakeholders understand how integrated care may be improved at our emergency departments (EDs) and what benefits that would bring. The potential that exists for right-siting care of special patient groups who could be managed in an...