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Older Adults Are Spending Too Long in the ED—Here’s Why and What Could Help
JAMA 10.1001/jama.2025.10103July 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT
This Medical News article discusses a recent study that found a concerning increase in prolonged emergency department stays for older adults.
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