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Old 01-21-2013, 12:41 PM
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This is the second such story I've seen just in the last few days here. I wasn't too worried until Gracie also seems to think there is a problem. Frankly as someone who has had more than their share of ER visits, it terrifies me.

Can you explain what is causing these long delays in the ER? Are they understaffed, are they just overwhelmed with too many patients coming to the ER? There must be come explanation for this. Can anyone shed some light on this cause and whether it is like this everyday, or just in some cases..

And what is the closest hospital with a well run ER?

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Dave
This is not uncommon up North. I think the flue is the current problem. I think it is basically demand exceeding staffing. However, as costs have to be cut to keep the doors open I would expect longer waits.