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Understanding the Manchester Triage System Algorithm

"The Manchester Triage System (MTS) algorithm is a standardized clinical risk management tool used by emergency department clinicians to prioritize patient care based on clinical urgency rather than the order of arrival. It utilizes 52 specific presentation flowcharts and a hierarchy of discriminators to assign patients to one of five priority levels, ranging from "Immediate" to "Non-urgent." Effective clinical management in emergency departments (EDs) requires a rapid, reproducible, and safe method for identifying patients who cannot wait to be seen. As of 2026, the Manchester Triage System remains one of the most widely adopted triage protoc..."

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