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id: d5a21a9c71
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-12 17:40 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:40 EST
status: developing
outlets: 1
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# Toronto ER physician describes patient volumes at local ERs

A Toronto emergency physician who works at three local ERs told CityNews that patient volumes at some of those emergency rooms are 'out of control'.

Section: [Health](/toronto/section/life.md) · Entities: none

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [CityNews Toronto](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/12/toronto-ontario-hospital-emergency-room-wait-times-patients-demand/), 2026-11-12 17:40 EST: ‘Demoralizing:’ Toronto doctor calls current volume of patients at some local ERs ‘out of control’

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