Benjamin Cook, James Evenden, Ruby Genborg, Brandon Stretton, Joshua Kovoor, Kieran Gibson, Sheryn Tan, Aashray Gupta, Weng O. Chan, Carol Bacchi, Mana Ittimani, Michael Cusack, John Maddison, Samuel Gluck, Tony Gilbert, Keith McNeill, Stephen Bacchi
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Abstract
‘Ramping’ is a commonly used term in contemporary Australian healthcare. It is also a part of the public and political zeitgeist. However, its precise definition varies among sources. In the published literature, there are distinctions between related terms, such as ‘entry overload’ and ‘Patient Off Stretcher Time Delay’. How ramping is defined and how it came to be defined have significance for policies and procedures relating to the described phenomenon. Through examination of the history of the term, insights are obtained into the underlying issues contributing to ramping and, accordingly, associated possible solutions.
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The Internal Medicine Journal is the official journal of the Adult Medicine Division of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Its purpose is to publish high-quality internationally competitive peer-reviewed original medical research, both laboratory and clinical, relating to the study and research of human disease. Papers will be considered from all areas of medical practice and science. The Journal also has a major role in continuing medical education and publishes review articles relevant to physician education.