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Ruth Leger

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Stang A, McGillivray D, Bhatt M, Colacone A, Soucy N, Leger R, et al.
Acad Emerg Med . 2010 Apr; 17(2):151-6. PMID: 20370744
Objectives: The objective of this study was to identify markers of overcrowding in pediatric emergency departments (PEDs) according to expert opinion and then to use statistical methods to further explore...
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Afilalo M, Lang E, Leger R, Xue X, Colacone A, Soucy N, et al.
CJEM . 2007 Mar; 9(2):79-86. PMID: 17391577
Objective: It has been suggested that continuity of care is hampered because of the lack of communication between emergency departments (EDs) and primary care providers. A web-based, standardized communication system...
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Lang E, Afilalo M, Vandal A, Boivin J, Xue X, Colacone A, et al.
CMAJ . 2006 Jan; 174(3):313-8. PMID: 16399880
Background: Electronic information exchange is believed to improve efficiency and reduce resource utilization. We developed a Web-based standardized communication system (SCS) that enables family physicians to receive detailed reports of...
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Afilalo J, Marinovich A, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Leger R, Unger B, et al.
Acad Emerg Med . 2004 Dec; 11(12):1302-10. PMID: 15576521
Objective: Nonurgent (NU) emergency department (ED) use is at the forefront of medico-political agendas, and diversion of NU patients has been entertained as a management strategy. Before policy changes are...
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Marinovich A, Afilalo J, Afilalo M, Colacone A, Unger B, Giguere C, et al.
Acad Emerg Med . 2004 Mar; 11(3):312-5. PMID: 15001417
Objective: To determine how ambulance transportation is associated with resource use in the emergency department (ED). Methods: A retrospective administrative database review of patient visits to a Montreal tertiary care...