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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 2 MIN

Doctors Forced to Practice Chair Medicine

from Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Canadian doctors are forced to practice “chair medicine” in hallways and waiting rooms as ERs buckle under patient overload, with no beds or stretchers available—leading to dangerous, substandard care and tragic deaths. Hospitals scramble to repurpose ambulance bays, but the root cause? A chronic bed shortage and lack of community support. Staff face moral anguish, burnout, and near-misses as they deliver care in spaces not built for medicine—highlighting a system on the brink. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3650430f9e702965

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