Internal data reveals 726 Quebecers waiting in hospital for long-term care beds
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Internal data recently obtained by Santé Québec via an access-to-information request reveals that 726 Quebecers are currently occupying hospital beds while waiting for placements in long-term care facilities. According to the reports, this number is on the rise across the province.
The situation has drawn concern from patients' rights advocates, who warn that the delay forces many elderly individuals to live in unsuitable environments while simultaneously tying up vital hospital resources.
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Global News (CA) (CA)Focuses on patient rights advocates warning about unsuitable living environments and resource strain.
Toronto Star (Toronto, Canada) (CA)Emphasizes the rising trend and the data's origin through access-to-information requests.
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