Wait Times Capacity ConstraintsCapacity Issue

Emergency department throughput delays and discharge deferrals

April 6, 2026r/medicalschool, r/emergencymedicine

In r/medicalschool and r/emergencymedicine, long ER waits and delayed specialty follow up are framed as downstream effects of efficiency cuts, leaving patients stuck waiting or discharged to clinic weeks later.

He is still waiting to be seen by the attending, who unfortunately has been relieved of their duties due to hospital efficiency cuts.
Ortho called and said to discharge and they would see them in clinic in 10-14 days.
No this isnt accurate.
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