Thursday, March 15, 2007

Death Rate Higher in Heart Attack Patients Hospitalized on Weekends, Study Finds

You may be working for the weekend, but get sick on the weekday. You'll be better off. This study opens the door to conversations about staffing and medical care during off-peak hours. Our evidence for this is empirically in the ED. Patients who present during normal business hours have quicker and greater access to a wider array of doctors and services. Getting people to do their jobs on a Saturday at 2:30 am isn't easy. You gotta love it. Good work from a 4th year medical student.

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