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The healthcare industry is always growing: there are always sick or injured people among us, and we always need doctors, nurses and paramedics. A healthcare industry shaped by a wise healthcare policy can be very effective, as shown by the increase in the average lifespan for people in prosperous countries today: from 40s in the end of the last century, to the 70s now.

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Patient Mortality Rate is Higher Overnights and on Weekends
medindia 8870 Posts Statistical study of the deaths in Intensive Care Units (ICU) has revealed that over-nights and weekends are the ''peak time'' for hospital deaths. 8-year records from 41 Australian Hospitals were reviewed for the same. The revelations are significant as it indicates the seriousness of injuries that people suffer beyond business hours...Read More
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What they need to find out is the reason behind this result. Why is there a higher mortality rate overnight and on weekends? Is it because of the lack of medical personnels? Or whatever the reason may be. They should look into that.

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