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Study Finds the Busier the ER, the Better

It is not surprising that the quality of care at the emergency department varies by hospital, but a new study suggests that surviving a life-threatening illness or injury may likely depending on the busyness of the emergency room. The research, published in the journal Annals of Emergency Medicine, showed that if you are treated at a busy emergency department, you may be treated better than if treated at one that handles fewer patients.

The researchers examined ...

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