Briggs' Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses

The telephone plays a crucial role in modern healthcare, and timely and accurate triage is more important than ever as cost and access concerns drive consumers to seek guidance on the urgency of medical issues. Nurses, using systematic telephone triage protocols, can confidently and consistently address these inquiries, helping to optimize care and reduce unnecessary expenses.This seventh edition ofTelephone Triage Protocols for Nursesreflects recent advancements, updating existing protocols and introducing new ones to meet the demands of todays healthcare landscape. It contains more than 200 protocols that cover a wide range of common symptoms, disorders, and medical emergencies. Health problems unique to adults, children, pregnant people, those who are chronically ill, and older adults are included.