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Waiting for emergency department|Guanghua and other 6 hospitals have to wait for more than 8 hours

2023-01-03T02:28:34.030Z


Public hospitals are in the peak winter service period, and the emergency departments of many public hospitals are overwhelmed. As of 10:00 this morning (3rd), the longest waiting time in the emergency departments of six public hospitals including Kwong Wah Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital has reached the upper limit of 8 hours.


Public hospitals are in the peak winter service period, and the emergency departments of many public hospitals are overwhelmed.

As of 10:00 this morning (3rd), the longest waiting time in the emergency departments of six public hospitals including Kwong Wah Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital has reached the upper limit of 8 hours.

Li Liye, Chief Administrative Manager (Comprehensive Clinical Services) of the Hospital Authority, said in a radio program that recently, there have been more than 4,000 patients seeking medical treatment every day, many of whom are critically ill, elderly or long-term patients, and more than 1,000 patients are admitted to the hospital every day. It is expected that even after the New Year's holiday, the number of people visiting emergency departments will still soar. The next few days will be a critical period. Citizens with mild symptoms are urged to consider seeking medical treatment in private clinics or hospitals, or use telediagnosis services.


▼On January 2, the waiting time in the emergency department of United Hospital was as long as 8 hours or more▼


At 10:00 this morning, the waiting time of the emergency department displayed on the website of the Hospital Authority, six hospitals reached the upper limit of 8 hours, including Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kwong Wah Hospital, Wai Hospital, United Hospital, Eastern District Hospital and North District Hospital.

Li Liye, Chief Administrative Manager (Integrated Clinical Services) of the Hospital Authority, said on a radio program in the morning that the emergency department is more crowded after the long holiday, especially in larger hospitals.

He continued that recently, more than 4,000 patients have been seeking medical treatment every day, many of whom are critically ill, elderly or long-term patients.

Li Liye said that he would not describe the current situation as those with mild symptoms considering private medical treatment

He continued that the situation in the emergency department is not caused by a single reason, except that most private clinics are closed during the holidays. It is now winter, and many diseases will worsen at this time. The room is crowded.

He said that he would not describe the current situation as "explosive", and said that the Hospital Authority has certain experience and will respond differently depending on the needs.

He also mentioned that, based on past experience, the number of people visiting emergency departments will still soar after long holidays. He believes that the next few days will be a critical period, and he calls on citizens with mild symptoms to consider seeking medical treatment in private clinics or hospitals, or use telediagnosis disease service.

Li Liye, Chief Administrative Manager (Integrated Clinical Services) of the Hospital Authority (Photo by Yu Junliang)

Li Liye said that he has noticed that among the people who have been seeking medical treatment recently, there are slightly more patients with new crowns than patients without new crowns. This is believed to be related to changes in social distancing measures, but he thinks it is "returning to normal."

Regarding recent complaints from many citizens that it is difficult to make appointments in designated clinics, Li Liye responded that the Hospital Authority has been increasing the number of services. At present, high-risk people such as the elderly over 80 years old, children under 5 years old, pregnant women, and people with low immunity can usually be in one Services can be obtained within a day, but younger and more stable people have to wait longer. As for their waiting time, he said frankly: "There is no data in hand, but it must be more than one day."

China-Hong Kong customs clearance is imminent Li Liye: A plan has been formulated to give priority to serving the citizens of Hong Kong

Hong Kong may clear customs with the mainland on the 8th of this month at the earliest. Li Liye said that this is an important step in returning to normal. The Hospital Authority has formulated a contingency plan to deal with it. It will give priority to providing services to Hong Kong citizens, not qualified persons, and will only provide services as much as possible. Emergency services are paid according to the mechanism, and designated clinics and telediagnosis cannot be used.

▼January 2 High Speed ​​Rail West Kowloon Station is ready to reopen▼


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