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SGEM Xtra Zombie Idea: ED Crowding is Due to Non-Urgent Patients

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Challenging Zombie Ideas in Emergency Department Crowding

This chapter examines the misconception that non-urgent patients are the main contributors to emergency department crowding. The speakers highlight the importance of accurate definitions of crowding and warn against the risks of mislabeling patients, which can lead to serious consequences in their care.

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