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68. The E.R. Doctor’s Dilemma

68. The E.R. Doctor’s Dilemma

Update: 2023-01-132
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Figuring out which patients to hospitalize and which to safely send home can be tricky. Is there a way to make this decision easier for doctors — and get better outcomes, too?

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68. The E.R. Doctor’s Dilemma

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