Concerns for pediatric care as Canadian ERs face high volumes and long waitlists

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As visits to Canadian emergency rooms rise again, patients are facing longer waits — with children at the end of the list.

“Emergency rooms across the country are really coming together for the perfect storm, from outside illnesses to how the individual healthcare worker themselves are burnt out,” said Dr. Ann Collins.

Global’s Jamie Mauracher explains what's behind the spike and how pediatricians are worried this will push hospitals further to the brink.