GOAL OF TRIAGE:

To rapidly identify patients with urgent, life threatening conditions.
To determine the most appropriate treatment area for patients presenting to the ED.
To decrease congestion in emergency treatment areas.
To provide ongoing assessment of patients.
To provide information to patients and families regarding services expected care and waiting times.
To contribute information that helps to define departmental policy.

PPP Mohd Helmi Bin Yazid
Assistant Medical Officer U44
Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan