6.8% of First Nations emergency department visits in Alberta resulted in incomplete care compared to 3.7% of non-First Nations visits, with anti-Indigenous racism identified as a contributing factor.
First Nations patients in Alberta are more likely to leave emergency departments without receiving care than non-Indigenous patients, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The study reveals that 6.8% of First Nations visits resulted in incomplete care, compared to 3.7% of non-First Nations visits. Anti-Indigenous racism in the healthcare system is identified as a contributing factor.
April 22, 2024
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