Triage Medicine

Triage medicine is the process of quickly assessing and prioritizing patients based on the urgency of their condition. When a large number of people need medical attention, such as during emergencies or in busy hospitals, triage helps determine who needs immediate care and who can wait. It ensures that the most serious cases receive prompt treatment, optimizing resource use and improving outcomes. Essentially, triage is about sorting patients by severity to deliver timely, appropriate care efficiently.