Revealed: The Sydney hospital where one in 10 patients wait more than 43 hours for a bed
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NSW has not met its access targets for emergency wait times, with one in 10 patients waiting over 43 hours for a bed.
According to the Bureau of Health Information, 31% of patients spend 25½ hours in the emergency department waiting for a bed, and almost 9% leave without completing treatment.
- At least 80% of patients should be admitted or transferred within six hours.
Who's reporting it
- SMSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU)Left
Revealed: The Sydney hospital where one in 10 patients wait more than 43 hours for a bed
- BTBrisbane Times (AU)Left
Revealed: The Sydney hospital where one in 10 patients wait more than 43 hours for a bed
- TAThe Age (AU)Left
Revealed: The Sydney hospital where one in 10 patients wait more than 43 hours for a bed
Why it matters
- Potential increase in patient dissatisfaction and health risks due to long wait times
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