WebJan 21, 2024 · Canberra ED wait times are the worst in the country, but the Health Minister wants to fix it by October. Too few doctors want to be GPs, and existing ones increasingly want to quit. WebAccording to AIHW data about emergency department care, the median waiting time in the ACT was 47 minutes – more than double, and nearly half an hour longer than the national median waiting time of 20 minutes; 10 per cent of patients waited for nearly three and a half hours, nearly 90 minutes longer than the national average; and 48 per cent of …
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WebMar 26, 2024 · More than one in three people waited longer than the clinically-recommended 30 minutes to receive urgent care. "One in three people who present to an ED will wait longer than four hours to be either discharged or admitted. WebFeb 1, 2024 · The "excruciating" wait for the Canberra mum was difficult to endure, but not an uncommon tale. Fewer than half of Canberra's … sic2452.0
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WebDec 24, 2024 · Three times as many patients were forced to wait longer than clinically recommended time limits for elective surgery in Canberra compared to internal targets set out by ACT Health. Andrew Brown Journalist I've been part of the Canberra Times since 2016, after reporting at local papers in Sydney's north-west. WebTHE ACT average emergency department wait time continues to be the longest in Australia, for the fifth year in a row. The latest the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report shows Canberra’s average wait times, at 47 minutes, are more than double the national emergency department (ED) wait time average of 20 minutes, and … WebGet real-time information on wait times, treatment times, locations and travel directions for your nearest Walk-in Centre or emergency department – helping you decide where to go in the ACT for healthcare. A new … sic2303