Fig. 1From: Using patient flow analysis with real-time patient tracking to optimize radiation oncology consultation visitsSchematic of the various steps constituting a consultation visit in radiation oncology at the authors’ institution. At left are the metrics of clinical efficiency to be examined in the patient flow analysis. Metrics were compiled from documentation of patient status from the electronic medical record. Abbreviations: APP, advanced practice provider; MD, physician; RN/MA, registered nurse/medical assistantBack to article page