What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine the extent of waiting times in NHS emergency departments and its impact on patients' choices.

April 25, 2026BMJ2 citationsOpen Access

A&E crisis: Data show 13 386 patients waited over three days in England’s emergency departments as patients say “they’d rather die at home”

Key Points

To examine the extent of waiting times in NHS emergency departments and its impact on patients' choices.
Analysis of patient wait times in NHS accident and emergency departments in England.
Data collection on patients who waited over three days for treatment.
13,386 patients waited over three days for treatment in emergency departments.
Surveys indicated that many patients prefer to stay at home rather than face long waiting times for care.

Abstract

A&E crisis: Data show 13 386 patients waited over three days in England's emergency departments as patients say "they'd rather die at home" Sophie BorlandMore than 13 000 patients in England waited at least three days for treatment in NHS accident and emergency departments last year, The BMJ can reveal.

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