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
I Don't Think That's What's Meant By 'Traditional'...
13 minutes ago
2 comments:
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?
Post a Comment