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Headed to the ER? Here's why you could now wait more than 48 hours to be admitted
A report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information identified limited emergency room capacity, challenges in accessing standard care, and an aging population as reasons for patients waiting over 48 hours in ERs. The findings highlight systemic issues in emergency healthcare delivery.
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