Todd A Florin

Feb 12, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Kenneth A Michelson |Chris Rees |Todd A Florin |Richard G. Bachur

Emergency Department Volume and Delayed Diagnosis of Serious Pediatric Conditions Key PointsQuestion  Is pediatric volume in the emergency department associated with possible delayed diagnosis in serious conditions? Findings  In this cohort study including 58 998 children with a wide range of conditions, possible delayed diagnosis occurred in 15.8% of children. Delay was 26.7% less common with each 2-fold increase in volume, a statistically significant association.