It is also bad for patients who are acutely ill or waiting for surgery, since hospitals are forced to cancel operations due to bed shortages.
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2011/06/28
Seniors need more options Published Tuesday June 28th, 2011
Twenty to 25 per cent of the province's hospital beds are occupied by seniors waiting for a room in a nursing home. This is bad for the seniors, who are not receiving appropriate care.
It is also bad for patients who are acutely ill or waiting for surgery, since hospitals are forced to cancel operations due to bed shortages.
It is also bad for patients who are acutely ill or waiting for surgery, since hospitals are forced to cancel operations due to bed shortages.
