emergency

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Scotland and Wales have a target that 95% of patients are to be seen, admitted, transferred, or discharged within four hours of arrival at an emergency department.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Lee’s government deployed $17 billion, or about 1% of GDP, in emergency spending to cushion the impact.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Soon after, Duverne tried to set fire to an emergency light in an elevator vestibule, Lalaind added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

You will likely have health challenges; Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance; emergency house repairs; and one or both of you may even require nursing-home care.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I had a random panic attack a couple of months ago that landed me in the emergency room, and Mom freaked the heck out.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam