Knowledge and opinions of patients attending a hospital emergency

Background: The high occupancy rate of hospital emergency departments (ED) necessitates the selection of patients whom an excessively long waiting time for medical assistance may result in deterioration of their health condition or pose a threat to life. Medical categorization plays an important role in the identification of such patients. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge, and opinions, of patients attending the ED regarding the purpose and processes surrounding the use of triage. Material and methods: This study included 123 patients attending the ED of the University Clinical Hospital (UCH) in Opole in the period from January to March 2019. S…