For example , long term problems including second opinions, coughs and colds. Group 1 patients will be seen immediately by medical staff, and have absolute priority . Group 2 patients will be seen as soon as possible, preferably within 10 minutes of arrival, but not until all group 1 patients have been seen . Group 3 patients will be seen as soon as possible, usually within 1 hour, but not until all group 2 patients have been seen . Group 4 patients will be seen, if possible, within 3 hours, but not until all group 3 patients have been seen .
Triage is a dynamic process.