Table 1 Some characteristics of the three participating hospitals and their emergency departments (ED)
Hospital | Catchment population (approx.) | Beds at hospital (approx.) | Attendants at ED | Age of visitors at ED | Working model at ED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n | n | n | |||
Capio S:t Görans Hospital | 430000 | 310 | 64358 | >15 | Physician triage |
Södersjukhuset | 600000 | 450 | 91509 | ≥18/15 | Nurse-physician triage |
Central Hospital Västerås | 251000 | 350 | 52271 | All ages | Nurse triage |