Description
To describe the epidemiology, presenting complaints and diagnoses of pediatric patients that present to an adult ED.
The overarching aim is to investigate whether such presentations can be adequately managed or further steps taken to divert them to a paediatric ED.
This project will involve:
1. Identification of all paediatric patients that presented to The Alfred E&TC over a 5-year period.
2. Extracting data on demographics and presenting complaints.
3. Extracting data on management and disposition.
4. Assessing completeness of care.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
Emergencies; Paediatric
School
School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine » Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Available options
Masters by research
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment
Full-time
Part-time
Physical location
553 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne (adjacent to The Alfred)