„Nu pacientul trebuie eliminat de la ușă”. Ce soluții poate aplica România pentru a reduce aglomerația de la Urgențe, unde vin și pacienții cu probleme minore / Exemple din alte țări

Raed Arafat, head of the Emergency Situations Department in Romania, emphasizes that simply telling patients not to come to emergency units is not a solution. Other countries have implemented alternatives like 24/7 medical services outside hospitals and telemedicine to alleviate pressure on emergency rooms. Arafat notes that while increasing the number of medical centers could help, they cannot handle complex cases that require hospital resources. He highlights the need for better organization within emergency units, including triage improvements and direct access to diagnostic tools. The ongoing challenge is to build patient trust in alternative healthcare options, as many still prefer emergency units for immediate evaluations. Arafat also points out that funding and resource allocation are critical issues that need addressing to improve emergency care efficiency.