Abstract

The problem of overcrowding, of which access block is one of the main causes, continues to plague emergency departments (EDs) worldwide.1 Some of its negative effects include adverse impact on patient safety, medical errors and staff burnout. In addition, high volume of patients waiting to be seen (ED input) exacerbates overcrowding. Frequent attenders (FAs), defined

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