The emergency room at an Ottawa hospital is packed; it is standing room only.The intake nurses have patients' charts indicating problems such as bleeding nose,flu symptoms,small laceration on the hand,and laryngitis.What problem does this example describe?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario describes "overuse" because the emergency room is crowded with patients who have non-urgent medical issues that could potentially be treated in less critical settings, indicating that the ER is being used beyond its intended capacity.

The Emergency Room at an Ottawa Hospital Is Packed; It