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Over 800 excess deaths in Scotland may be linked to long A&E waits, with 76,500 patients waiting over 12 hours last year.
More than 800 excess deaths in Scotland may be linked to prolonged emergency department waits, according to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, which found over 76,500 patients waited more than 12 hours in A&E last year—20,000 more than the previous year—with nearly 59,000 awaiting hospital ward admission.
Using a standard mortality ratio, the RCEM estimated one death for every 72 patients waiting 8 to 12 hours, totaling 818 additional deaths.
Dr. Fiona Hunter called the situation a “national tragedy,” citing patients enduring long waits on trolleys due to a lack of inpatient beds.
The findings, released with the RCEM’s election manifesto, urge political parties to prioritize better patient flow, staffing, and social care investment.
Political leaders from across the spectrum criticized the SNP government, while Health Secretary Neil Gray acknowledged risks, highlighted recent performance improvements, and noted £200 million in new funding for emergency care.
Más de 800 muertes en exceso en Escocia pueden estar relacionadas con largas esperas en A&E, con 76.500 pacientes esperando más de 12 horas el año pasado.