Doctors and nurses have called for reforms to prevent overcrowding in Canada's emergency rooms

The overcrowding of the emergency department has caused discomfort to patients and employees of this department in hospitals across the country because with the start of the respiratory disease season, the waiting time in the emergency department has increased.

Health experts believe that in addition to the lack of beds, the aging population and the lack of social care have also caused a crisis. "The wait is too long," said Erin Aris, president of the Ontario Nurses Association. "Nurses start their shift in the morning and come to emergency departments that are full of patients."

Overcrowded emergency rooms are a major concern in Quebec and other parts of Canada. Quebec Health Minister Christine Dubé said Wednesday that people should avoid going to emergency rooms if possible and instead go to family doctor clinics or nurse-led clinics.

He made the announcement after a group of top emergency physicians sent him a letter saying overcrowding in the province's emergency rooms had gotten "out of control."

Dr. Michael Howlett, president of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, said a national forum will be held next year to bring together policymakers and health professionals to discuss reforming the health care system to deal with the problem and the pressures that will ultimately put on Emergency affects, discuss.

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