THE MATH OF SURVIVAL: When demand exceeds capacity

Through clear observation and practical insight, McBride exposes the hidden physics of modern healthcare. When demand rises beyond capacity, delays, transfers, and difficult decisions follow.Written from the perspective of someone working on the front lines of emergency medicine, The Math of Survival offers readers a rare view inside the systems that quietly shape every medical emergency — and explains why the experience of care can look very different from what the public expects.For healthcare professionals, students, and anyone who has ever waited in an emergency department wondering why care sometimes moves slower than expected, The Math of Survival offers a clear and thoughtful explanation of the system behind the experience. Read more