15,000 unnecessary deaths estimated annually in Canada due to emergency room crisis.
Canada's emergency room crisis may be causing thousands of unnecessary deaths each year, with estimates suggesting 15,000 Canadians could be dying annually due to hospital crowding. A new study shows burnout levels in emergency doctors have risen since December 2020, posing risks to patient safety. This crisis can be attributed to overcrowded emergency rooms, increased patient demands, and strained resources.
July 19, 2024
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