Why the Long ER Wait Times?

You head to the emergency department when you feel like you have an emergency. If you arrived first, why aren't patients seen in order?

Dr. Nick Colovos, Assistant Professor Emory School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine and Interim Chief Quality Officer for the Physician Group Practices, explains how triage works to prioritize treatments. Dr. Colovos also advises on what to do with less acute symptoms.