Survey suggests elevated concerns among Ontario doctors about ER overcrowding (opens original article in a new tab)

A survey of Ontario emergency room doctors reveals widespread concerns about severe overcrowding impacting patient care, with the Ontario Medical Association describing the situation as a profound crisis in the healthcare system.

• Survey of Ontario ER doctors shows 74% report severe or critical overcrowding
• 76% say overcrowding affects timely patient care on most shifts
• OMA states health-care system is in profound crisis
• Government claims $101 billion invested in healthcare since 2018