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⏳ Why You Wait So Long in the ER
It's not first-come, first-served — it's who-needs-it-most.
Triage: Who Needs Help Most
- When you walk into the **Emergency Room (ER)**, the first thing that happens is a process called **triage**.
- Think of it like a doctor sorting through a stack of mail: they prioritize based on urgency.
- If someone comes in with a life-threatening issue, like a heart attack, they will be seen immediately, while someone with a sprained ankle might have to wait.
- It's not about who arrived first; it's about who needs care the most right now.
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