Data from 114 NHS trusts in England found many patients faced long waits in assessment units which did not count towards the waiting time.
Over a fifth of units reported keeping patients longer than the recommended 24 hours with the average wait being 17.
Doctors agreed the system was being abused in places
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Hospitals 'fiddling' A&E waiting times
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Government targets cause people to find fiddle and fudge ways to cook the figures, oh, what a surprise! When will politicians learn to butt out?
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