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ER Wait Times Crisis Deepens
Emergency room wait times in Canada are hitting crisis levels, with one in ten patients stuck for over 48 hours—driven by overcrowding, staffing shortages, and a lack of space. Older adults and those with chronic illnesses face the longest delays, risking worsening health outcomes. The problem extends beyond ERs: patients ready for discharge are languishing in hospitals for weeks due to a shortage of appropriate beds and care transitions. Fixing this requires a system-wide overhaul, connecting primary care, hospitals, home care, and long-term facilities to meet the demands of an aging…
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