Definitely not, although I did a study on this some years ago in which I observed that by introducing see and treat for minor patients that the time to seeing the doctor was reduced by at least one hour for all patients including  major patients. Of course the minors gained the most.

This had a huge impact on awaiting times  and presumably total time in the department. We did not measure the latter because most of the factors influencing total time in the department were outside our control. 

I would definitely recommend it based on my positive experience. I continue to use it

Richard

dear Richard,

many thanks for your answer.

I unsuccessful searched your article about the See & Treat experience, in yours contributions in researchgate database.

I would to read your study, if possible, or know the title.

Thanks you, again.

Regards

Nicola

No problem, I will see if I can locate it. I will let you know if I am successful.

Richard

Thanks!!!!

Hi Nicola 

Found it at last

As you can see that see and treat lead to a considerable reduction in total time in the department and for several hours after it stopped, Even the stretcher patients saved quite q bit. Time to admission was outside our control. Hope this helps. In my opinion this initiative had an amazing effect on the time spent in the department. All patients, minor and stretcher benefitted, morale was very high and the waiting room was empty most of the time.    

Hope you find these helpful. I did not do any statistics on these at the time 

Regards

Richard

A few more graphs

Finally the data from which the graphs have been drawn

thanks you very much Richard!!! I'll read with very attention all files. I'll send you my feedbach. See you soon. Nicola