Medical
Telephone Triage Process
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Telephone Triage Process

1
Receive incoming call
2
Identify the caller
3
Document caller's basic information
4
Assess the urgency of the caller's complaint
5
Provide immediate advice if it is a life-threatening situation
6
Record patient's symptoms
7
Evaluate the severity of symptoms
8
Approval: Severity Evaluation
9
Refer to a doctor if severity is high
10
Guide the patient through a self-help process if severity is low
11
Maintain excellent patient communication throughout
12
Complete documentation of triage process
13
Advise the patient to seek immediate medical help if symptoms persist or become severe
14
Deliver call recording and documentation to relevant doctor
15
Approval: Delivery to Doctor
16
Track patient's progress within the healthcare system
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Provide patient's feedback to the healthcare provider
18
Ensure patient confidentiality and privacy throughout the process