
Article
Rural-urban differences in emergency department wait times
Différences entre les milieux ruraux et urbains dans les temps d'attente aux urgences
Fall 2010
Volume 15 - Issue 4
Peter Hutten-Czapski
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 18–20
Content Summary
This article analyzes emergency department wait times in rural versus urban settings in Ontario. The study finds that rural emergency departments have shorter wait times for both high- and low-acuity patients compared to urban centers. The findings challenge the perception that larger urban hospitals are more efficient, highlighting the efficiency of rural healthcare facilities.
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Rural medicinePublic healthPrimary careMedical education