Modifies Early Warning Score (MEWS): uses bed side physiological criteria to promote early recognition of deterioration in the acutely ill patient in order to aid and secure appropriate and timely assistance.
The score triggers a "traffic light" system (with "red" indicating that the patient is in need of the most urgent attention) which alert staff to the urgency of the specific patient care required.
MEWS has been adopted by the National Health Service Wales (Cymru) as its preferred early warning scoring system.
