• J Emerg Med · Jul 1990

    Observation units: boom or bust for emergency medicine.

    • L Zun.
    • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60616.
    • J Emerg Med. 1990 Jul 1;8(4):485-90.

    AbstractObservation units (OBS) are becoming a common addition to the emergency department. The diagnostic and socioeconomic categories of patients admitted to the OBS unit resemble those seen in the emergency department. There are many advantages and disadvantages in establishing such a unit. Although OBS units provide improved patient care, current difficulties in reimbursement may delay their widespread acceptance.

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