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Editorial
. 2009 May;100(5):259-60.

[Observation Unit]

[Article in Italian]
Daniele Vincenzo, Fernanda Pignataro, Arcangelo Sero, Domenico Lorenzo Urso
  • PMID: 19772218
Editorial

[Observation Unit]

[Article in Italian]
Daniele Vincenzo et al. Recenti Prog Med. 2009 May.

Abstract

Observation Unit is an extention of Emergency Department for evaluation and stabilization of patients beyond the traditional 2- to 3-hour limit. A benefit of this continued patient management is better definition of the patient's problem, with resulting reduction in costs and inappropriate dispositions. The ultimate goal is to improve the quality of medical care for patients through extended evaluation and treatment while reducing inappropriate admissions and health care costs.

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