Irish Independent4 months agoMedicineMore than 230 patients died on trolleys in University Hospital Limerick over five-year periodHigh number of deaths on ED trolleys highlight the urgent need for improvements in healthcare system. [ more ]
time.com6 months agoPublic healthThe Hidden Health Costs of Climate ChangeClimate change-related disasters have led to almost four million deaths since 2000 worldwide. A recent study in the U.S. shows mortality rates up to 3.8 times higher in communities hit hard by climate-linked disasters. [ more ]
Irish Independent4 months agoMedicineMore than 230 patients died on trolleys in University Hospital Limerick over five-year periodHigh number of deaths on ED trolleys highlight the urgent need for improvements in healthcare system. [ more ]
time.com6 months agoPublic healthThe Hidden Health Costs of Climate ChangeClimate change-related disasters have led to almost four million deaths since 2000 worldwide. A recent study in the U.S. shows mortality rates up to 3.8 times higher in communities hit hard by climate-linked disasters. [ more ]
News Center6 months agoMedicineStudy Examines Delayed Pediatric Diagnoses in Emergency Departments - News CenterEmergency departments with fewer pediatric patients tend to give delayed diagnoses for serious conditions. More pediatric resources are needed in EDs with fewer pediatric patients. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca8 months agoMedicineOntario hospitals warn of patient surges, long wait times | CBC NewsOntario hospitals are experiencing patient surges and longer wait times, particularly in their emergency departments. A lack of access to primary care is a major factor in overflowing emergency departments across Canada. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca9 months agoMedicine1 in 5 Ontario ER patients needed a family doctor, not urgent care, auditor says | CBC NewsOne in five patients who visited Ontario's emergency departments did so because they did not have a family doctor. Ontario lacks a provincewide strategy to prevent temporary emergency department closures and address staffing shortages. [ more ]