Personal profile
Key Research Interests
I have a keen interest in triage in emergency admission areas, and this provides the main focus for my research. I am currently exploring how nurses assess acuity, what the impacts of these decisions are, and how the process can be improved.
Career
I started working in healthcare in 2007, and have been working in Acute Medicine since 2010. I am currently working as an Assistant Practitioner at the Norfolk and Norwich
Academic Background
I completed a BSc in Health Studies at City College Norwich, and a MSc in Health Studies at the University of the West of Scotland. I also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education. I am currently studying a Ph.D part time.
Education/Academic qualification
Master in Science, Health Studies, University of the West of Scotland
Award Date: 8 Aug 2021
Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 21 Jul 2021
Bachelor of Health Science
Award Date: 21 Oct 2018
External positions
Fellow, Higher Education Academy
Oct 2022 → …
Assistant Practitioner - Acute Medical Unit, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
1 Sept 2010 → …
Keywords
- Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care
- Emergency Department
- Nursing, Care & Health Sciences
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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How to manage an overcrowded emergency department waiting room
Gorick, H., 6 May 2026, In: Emergency Nurse.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Assessments under pressure: Interviews with triage nurses in emergency departments: An exploratory descriptive qualitative study
Gorick, H., McGee, M. & Smith, T. O., 11 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Advanced Nursing.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the role of receptionists in emergency departments: A scoping review
Gorick, H. & Zile, A., 2 Sept 2025, In: Emergency Nurse. 33, 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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How and when to provide adequate safety netting in the Emergency Department
Gorick, H., 8 Jul 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Emergency Nurse.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Reproducibility of the Manchester Triage System: A multicentre vignette study
Zaboli, A. (Lead Author), Brigo, F., Magnarelli, G., Gorick, H., Garbin, T., Clauser, P., Sibilio, S., Brigiari, G., Massar, M., Mian, M., Pfeifer, N. & Turcato, G., Jun 2025, In: Emergency Medicine Journal. 42, 6, p. 403-410 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)69 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
- 1 Invited talk
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Evidence-Based Practice in Decision-Making in Triage
Gorick, H. (Speaker)
1 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Invited talk