Use of psychedelics is on the rise in Canada. Doctors are starting to look at long-term risks, benefits | CBC NewsPsychedelics pose a higher risk of death in users seeking emergency care, compared to the general population.
'I left my son at school so he'd be taken into care'Desperate for help, a mother left her son at school for emergency care due to his severe behavioral issues and lack of support.
Use of psychedelics is on the rise in Canada. Doctors are starting to look at long-term risks, benefits | CBC NewsPsychedelics pose a higher risk of death in users seeking emergency care, compared to the general population.
'I left my son at school so he'd be taken into care'Desperate for help, a mother left her son at school for emergency care due to his severe behavioral issues and lack of support.
Doctor watched her son die of sepsis after error at hospital where she workedInadequate communication in the emergency department led to delays in life-saving treatment for William Hewes, who died from suspected meningitis.
Student in organ failure faced delay in intensive care admission, court hearsMiscommunication and delays in treatment contributed to the tragic death of William Hewes from meningococcal sepsis.
Doctor watched her son die of sepsis after error at hospital where she workedInadequate communication in the emergency department led to delays in life-saving treatment for William Hewes, who died from suspected meningitis.
Student in organ failure faced delay in intensive care admission, court hearsMiscommunication and delays in treatment contributed to the tragic death of William Hewes from meningococcal sepsis.
Children's home company admits using 'altered' garda vetting and fake background checks of staffIdeal Care Services pleaded guilty to falsifying staff vetting checks, raising concerns over child welfare regulations.
7 Essential Tips to Banish Toddler Tummy Aches | Baby DomainConsult a doctor for recurring toddler stomach pain and consider emotional factors as causes.
Free-standing ERs are popping up all over South Florida. Don't confuse them for urgent caresFree-standing emergency rooms are rapidly expanding in South Florida to improve access and convenience for residents in suburban areas.
Urgent referrals of children in mental health crisis in England rise 13% in yearEmergency mental healthcare referrals for children in England have risen by 10% in a year, indicating a growing crisis in mental health support.
Elderly patient left unable to swallow after 52-hour A&E waitThe inadequate provision of timely medication in A&E can severely impact patient health outcomes.
Hospital advertises 12-hour corridor care' shifts amid A&E pressureWhittington Hospital experiences significant pressure, leading to corridor care for patients as a last resort.
BBC goes inside hospital battling unprecedented winter pressuresNHS hospitals are facing unprecedented pressures this flu season, leading to critical incidents and innovative solutions to manage patient care.
Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds fullThe NHS in England is facing unprecedented pressure heading into winter due to high occupancy rates and rising illness rates. Hospitals are overwhelmed.
What are the London hospitals with the shortest A&E waiting times?Moorfields Hospital leads with a 98% on-time A&E service, while other hospitals are striving to meet NHS targets amidst longer waiting times.
Urgent referrals of children in mental health crisis in England rise 13% in yearEmergency mental healthcare referrals for children in England have risen by 10% in a year, indicating a growing crisis in mental health support.
Elderly patient left unable to swallow after 52-hour A&E waitThe inadequate provision of timely medication in A&E can severely impact patient health outcomes.
Hospital advertises 12-hour corridor care' shifts amid A&E pressureWhittington Hospital experiences significant pressure, leading to corridor care for patients as a last resort.
BBC goes inside hospital battling unprecedented winter pressuresNHS hospitals are facing unprecedented pressures this flu season, leading to critical incidents and innovative solutions to manage patient care.
Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds fullThe NHS in England is facing unprecedented pressure heading into winter due to high occupancy rates and rising illness rates. Hospitals are overwhelmed.
What are the London hospitals with the shortest A&E waiting times?Moorfields Hospital leads with a 98% on-time A&E service, while other hospitals are striving to meet NHS targets amidst longer waiting times.
People Are Sharing Their "I Should Have Died But Didn't" Stories, And Some Of Them Are Bone-ChillingThe article recounts a realtor's frightening experience with dehydration and fainting, ultimately leading to a near-fatal heart incident requiring CPR.
Hospitals face into 'perfect storm' as flu spike and impact of freezing weather leaves hundreds without a bedHospital overcrowding is severely affecting elderly patients, with many facing extended waiting times for care.
NHS in summer crisis of emergency care waits, doctors sayThe NHS faces a summer crisis with severe ambulance delays, crowded A&E units, and preventable deaths due to long waits for emergency care.
Elderly patients spend five days in emergency departmentEmergency departments in Northern Ireland are overwhelmed, with elderly patients facing long waits for admission due to insufficient community care resources.
Hospitals face into 'perfect storm' as flu spike and impact of freezing weather leaves hundreds without a bedHospital overcrowding is severely affecting elderly patients, with many facing extended waiting times for care.
NHS in summer crisis of emergency care waits, doctors sayThe NHS faces a summer crisis with severe ambulance delays, crowded A&E units, and preventable deaths due to long waits for emergency care.
Elderly patients spend five days in emergency departmentEmergency departments in Northern Ireland are overwhelmed, with elderly patients facing long waits for admission due to insufficient community care resources.
Ambulance chief says 'drink sensibly' over New Year after critical incidentWelsh ambulance leaders urge public to drink sensibly to reduce emergency service demand during peak times.
4 charts that show how California counties spent $45 billion on employees last yearSanta Clara County's public hospital expansion increased emergency care access but raised payroll costs to California's highest.
Silicon Valley health care provider plans two medical campuses - San Jose SpotlightSutter Health is addressing emergency room overflow in Silicon Valley by creating two outpatient medical campuses.
4 charts that show how California counties spent $45 billion on employees last yearSanta Clara County's public hospital expansion increased emergency care access but raised payroll costs to California's highest.
Silicon Valley health care provider plans two medical campuses - San Jose SpotlightSutter Health is addressing emergency room overflow in Silicon Valley by creating two outpatient medical campuses.
Couple failed' after 12-hour wait at Queen Elizabeth's A&E over 'brain bleed'Patients can feel neglected and distressed due to administrative errors and overwhelming staff in emergency healthcare settings.
Naas General Hospital advises patients with non-emergency issues not to attend A&E due to 'long wait times'Naas General Hospital advises non-emergency patients to seek alternative care due to high wait times from increased flu and RSV cases.
Louisiana hospitals and pharmacists prep for new abortion pill rulesLouisiana's new law classifies abortion-related drugs as controlled substances, raising concerns over patient access and safety.
Man, 57, died after five hour wait to see doctor in A&E with severe pain and vomitingDelay in medical treatment due to staff shortages contributed directly to the preventable death of George Powell.Timely intervention could have saved Mr. Powell's life, according to the coroner's findings.
Man (35) who died after waiting 11 hours at Tallaght Hospital should have been seen within 10 minutes, inquest hearsGary Crowley was not prioritized for urgent medical care due to hospital overcrowding and miscommunication in triage, contributing to his death.
Sollis Health Raises $33M to Transform Emergency Healthcare with Concierge ModelSollis Health provides 24/7 urgent and emergency concierge care, addressing patient frustrations with traditional healthcare systems.
Washington Hospital doctor talks about East Bay's newest trauma centerThe East Bay has opened its first trauma center, improving emergency care for serious injuries in southern Alameda County.
Man (34) died in agony at Cork University Hospital after waiting nine hours to see doctor, inquest hearsCritical delays in care and misdiagnosis contributed to Pat Murphy's death at Cork University Hospital.
Louisiana hospitals and pharmacists prep for new abortion pill rulesLouisiana's new law classifies abortion-related drugs as controlled substances, raising concerns over patient access and safety.
Man, 57, died after five hour wait to see doctor in A&E with severe pain and vomitingDelay in medical treatment due to staff shortages contributed directly to the preventable death of George Powell.Timely intervention could have saved Mr. Powell's life, according to the coroner's findings.
Man (35) who died after waiting 11 hours at Tallaght Hospital should have been seen within 10 minutes, inquest hearsGary Crowley was not prioritized for urgent medical care due to hospital overcrowding and miscommunication in triage, contributing to his death.
Sollis Health Raises $33M to Transform Emergency Healthcare with Concierge ModelSollis Health provides 24/7 urgent and emergency concierge care, addressing patient frustrations with traditional healthcare systems.
Washington Hospital doctor talks about East Bay's newest trauma centerThe East Bay has opened its first trauma center, improving emergency care for serious injuries in southern Alameda County.
Man (34) died in agony at Cork University Hospital after waiting nine hours to see doctor, inquest hearsCritical delays in care and misdiagnosis contributed to Pat Murphy's death at Cork University Hospital.
Can patient-centered care fix our broken emergency system?The healthcare system fails to provide timely and appropriate care during emergencies, especially for families and young children.
Consultant warns Aoife Johnston (16) inquest that UHL emergency department was 'a death trap'Teen's death reflects failures in emergency care and healthcare system.
Can patient-centered care fix our broken emergency system?The healthcare system fails to provide timely and appropriate care during emergencies, especially for families and young children.
Consultant warns Aoife Johnston (16) inquest that UHL emergency department was 'a death trap'Teen's death reflects failures in emergency care and healthcare system.
Lifesaving Items For Your First-Aid Kit In Case Of A Medical EmergencyUnderstanding when to seek ER, urgent care, or use home care can optimize treatment and reduce unnecessary medical visits.
Doctors And Nurses Are Calling Out The Health "Lies" You Should STOP Believing, And It's ShockingAmbulance rides do not guarantee faster ER treatment; triage prioritizes based on severity of conditions.
Lifesaving Items For Your First-Aid Kit In Case Of A Medical EmergencyUnderstanding when to seek ER, urgent care, or use home care can optimize treatment and reduce unnecessary medical visits.
Doctors And Nurses Are Calling Out The Health "Lies" You Should STOP Believing, And It's ShockingAmbulance rides do not guarantee faster ER treatment; triage prioritizes based on severity of conditions.
Midnight Family' Is a Fresh and Energetic Medical DramaThe show 'Midnight Family' depicts a family's challenges while running a private ambulance amid Mexico City's emergency medical crisis, blending personal and professional lives.
Data reveal how doctors take women's pain less seriously than men'sFemale patients in hospital emergency departments experience delayed access to painkillers and medical care compared to male patients due to gender bias.
California toddler's backyard snake snake bite bills totaled $297,461A 2-year-old boy was severely bitten by a rattlesnake and required extensive medical treatment, leading to substantial medical bills for his family.
Data reveal how doctors take women's pain less seriously than men'sFemale patients in hospital emergency departments experience delayed access to painkillers and medical care compared to male patients due to gender bias.
California toddler's backyard snake snake bite bills totaled $297,461A 2-year-old boy was severely bitten by a rattlesnake and required extensive medical treatment, leading to substantial medical bills for his family.
What Should You Do if Your Child Gets RSV While You're Traveling?Traveling with infants can complicate medical emergencies like RSV.Staying calm and keeping the child comfortable is crucial for parents during stressful situations.
Doctors missed sepsis in boy aged 4, inquest hearsA four-year-old boy died of sepsis after medical staff failed to recognize his severe condition in a timely manner.
What Should You Do if Your Child Gets RSV While You're Traveling?Traveling with infants can complicate medical emergencies like RSV.Staying calm and keeping the child comfortable is crucial for parents during stressful situations.
Doctors missed sepsis in boy aged 4, inquest hearsA four-year-old boy died of sepsis after medical staff failed to recognize his severe condition in a timely manner.
Why people are less likely to give CPR to women who collapseAnxiety regarding inappropriate touching hinders bystanders from performing CPR on women, creating a gender disparity in emergency medical care.
Supreme Court Lets Stand a Decision Barring Emergency Abortions That Violate Texas BanThe Supreme Court upheld Texas' strict abortion ban, impacting emergency abortions contrary to the Biden administration's appeal.Doctors face uncertainty in providing necessary medical care due to vague abortion laws in Texas.
5 Takeaways From the Supreme Court Arguments on Idaho's Abortion BanIdaho's near-total abortion ban challenged in Supreme Court for potentially violating federal law on emergency care.
What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergenciesAbortion case before Supreme Court due to conflict between Idaho law and federal emergency care law.
Supreme Court Lets Stand a Decision Barring Emergency Abortions That Violate Texas BanThe Supreme Court upheld Texas' strict abortion ban, impacting emergency abortions contrary to the Biden administration's appeal.Doctors face uncertainty in providing necessary medical care due to vague abortion laws in Texas.
5 Takeaways From the Supreme Court Arguments on Idaho's Abortion BanIdaho's near-total abortion ban challenged in Supreme Court for potentially violating federal law on emergency care.
What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergenciesAbortion case before Supreme Court due to conflict between Idaho law and federal emergency care law.
?Man was in agony after nine-hour wait to see doctor at hospital while artery was rupturing, inquest hearsEmergency care delays can result in tragic outcomes, as seen in Pat Murphy's case.
Urgent care or ER? With one-stop shop,' hospitals offer both under same roofThe combination emergency room and urgent care center model aims to simplify patient decision-making and potentially save them significant costs on healthcare services.
Six people facing disciplinary process in wake of Aoife Johnston's death at UHLUHL's emergency department acknowledges reduced but persisting risk, striving for enhanced safety measures post-Aoife's death.
?Man was in agony after nine-hour wait to see doctor at hospital while artery was rupturing, inquest hearsEmergency care delays can result in tragic outcomes, as seen in Pat Murphy's case.
Urgent care or ER? With one-stop shop,' hospitals offer both under same roofThe combination emergency room and urgent care center model aims to simplify patient decision-making and potentially save them significant costs on healthcare services.
Six people facing disciplinary process in wake of Aoife Johnston's death at UHLUHL's emergency department acknowledges reduced but persisting risk, striving for enhanced safety measures post-Aoife's death.
California Sues Hospital for Denying Patient an Emergency AbortionHospitals may deny emergency abortions despite strong pro-choice laws, posing risks to women's health.
Doctors And Nurses Are Revealing The "Emergency" Safety Tips That Could Save Your LifeSeek immediate medical attention for chest pain; it could be a sign of a heart attack.Do not self-diagnose stroke symptoms; avoid medication without medical imaging first.Carry a LifeVac to prevent choking emergencies, especially for parents.Administer Narcan for opioid overdoses and ensure follow-up evaluation at an ER.
VA offers veterans nationwide access to emergency telehealth careThe VA now provides tele-emergency assessments for veterans to assess medical conditions without in-person visits.
7 Things ER Doctors Say You Should Always Do After A FallOlder adults are especially vulnerable to falls, leading to severe injuries and complications; prevention and awareness are crucial.Immediate care post-fall is essential for identifying and managing potential injuries.
This emergency Burning Man service costs $20, and thousands sign up for itA temporary Care Flight membership greatly reduces air ambulance costs for Burning Man attendees, addressing serious medical emergencies.
Maimonides Bay Ridge ED's first birthday, with plans for pediatric ER underwayMaimonides Health marks successful first year at Bay Ridge Emergency Department
Mater Hospital hit by 'systems problem' and advises public to avoid emergency department 'where possible'Patients in need of emergency care at Mater Hospital will be seen despite IT issues.
These Are The Concerning COVID Symptoms That Warrant A Doctor VisitCOVID-19 symptoms like breathing issues, high fever, and chest pain should be red flags requiring immediate medical attention.
Elderly patients waiting more than 24 hours among 123 people on trolleys in UHL as it grapples with overcrowdingRecent improvements in staff numbers and measures taken by UHL to address overcrowding issues following a patient's tragic death.
A mom's $97,000 question: How was an air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?Sara England's infant son required emergency specialized care after showing breathing difficulties post open-heart surgery.The Bill of the Month program by KFF Health News and NPR investigates and explains medical bills through crowdsourcing.
Top doctors sound alarm over the quality of care for patients in A&E departmentsLong A&E waits in the UK are causing preventable deaths and significant harm to patients, prompting urgent calls for improvements in emergency care.