patient-queuing

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When we talk about 'patient-queuing', we're talking about an organized way of managing when patients at a clinic or hospital see a doctor. It's like lining up in a queue at the supermarket, but with people's health!

Examples in Different Contexts

In outpatient clinics, 'patient queuing' systems help manage the sequence in which patients are seen, based on appointment times and urgency. A clinic manager might note, 'Our patient queuing software ensures that urgent cases receive priority, while still minimizing wait times for other patients.'

Practice Scenarios

Operations

Scenario:

Our clinic has been facing some issues with long waiting times. We may have to reevaluate our approach to manage patient visits.

Response:

Absolutely, revising our patient-queuing strategy can help minimize delays and improve our clinic’s efficiency.

Technology

Scenario:

We're updating our health-tech app's user interface, we need to make scheduling appointments as intuitive as possible.

Response:

I agree. A streamlined patient queuing feature can make our app more user-friendly and efficient.