'We recognize that some patients and their loved ones are experiencing longer-than-usual emergency department wait times which can be frustrating and cause concern for loved ones.'
Patients heading to the Emergency Room at Burnaby Hospital or Royal Columbian can now see the estimated wait time online.Expected length of stay Status In a news release, Fraser Health says the health authority sees more than 2,000 people in emergency departments across the region each day, adding it understands the current longer-than-usual emergency department wait times can be "frustrating.
"These estimates help demonstrate how long it may take to see a physician and the expected length of stay in the emergency department." "By providing information about wait times and expected length of stay, we hope to improve the experience for our patients and their families by reducing uncertainty and anxiety they may feel while waiting for care."
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