Health PEI advises of longer than usual wait times at QEH emergency department

Health PEI is advising that due to increased patient volumes, wait times at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital emergency department are longer than usual.  As a result, anyone going to the emergency department with less severe illnesses should expect a longer wait to see a physician. People with more serious illness or injuries will be seen more quickly.  Officials say the increased patient volumes also mean more patients are waiting in the emergency department for a hospital bed.  People who need less urgent care are advised to make an appointment with their primary care provider, visit a pharmacy for common ailments or refills, or visit a walk-in clinic where they are available.