Hospital Services

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has announced the launch of a new Triage Liaison Physician programme aimed at improving patient care and reducing delays in busy emergency departments. The initiative will place physicians directly in emergency department waiting areas to assess patients earlier, identify those whose conditions may be worsening and help initiate diagnostic tests and treatment sooner. Adriana LaGrange, Alberta's Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, announced the programme on October 16, describing it as an initiative intended to improve patient flow and strengthen safety across the province's emergency care system. Under the programme, Triage Liaison Physicians will assess…