Background and rationale {6a}
CHRONIC DISORDERS
Overcrowding in emergency departments (ED) is one of the biggest concerns in several health care systems. This challenge will worsen in years to come given the aging populations, the increasing prevalence of chronic disorders, and physician shortages [Traditionally, ED physicians are the primary contact practitioners who manage patients with MSKD, although a high proportion of physicians report limited knowledge and confidence in taking charge of these patients [