Benefits of implementing a rapid access clinic in a high-volume inflammatory bowel disease center: Access, resource utilization and outcomes

Figure 1 Emergency department visit rates and patient routes following an initial contact with the rapid access clinic services (n = 488 patients). RAC: Rapid access clinic; ER: Emergency department.

Figure 2 Average per-patient cost estimates for diagnostic procedures and services in patients presenting to the rapid access clinic vs emergency department (in $CAD). ¹One hundred and thirty-five patients presenting for ED visit, with no previous access to RAC services. ² Four hundred and nineteen patients presenting for MD or nurse visit for RAC clinic visit. RAC: Rapid access clinic; ED: Emergency department; CBC: Combined blood count; CRP: C-reactive protein; FCAL: Fecal calprotectin; TDM: Therapeutic drug monitoring; CT: Computed tomography; MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging.