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Psychiatric Crisis Beds in Short Supply | South Korea News
When seconds matter, psychiatric crisis patients are waiting over four hours for hospital admission—thanks to a nationwide shortage of just 29 emergency beds across 14 centers. Some regions like South Jeolla and Busan have zero specialized facilities, forcing police to scramble for care. Hospitals avoid taking these patients due to punitive evaluation systems, while fewer psychiatrists work in emergency settings despite rising private practice numbers. The result? A broken system that delays life-saving help—and it’s time for urgent reform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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