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The number of Canadians who visit emergency departments across the country only to give up and leave before they receive any care has increased more than fivefold, according to new data collected by CTV News.

The number of Canadians who visit emergency departments across the country only to give up and leave before they receive any care has increased more than fivefold, according to new data collected by CTV News.

While many typically associate postpartum depression with new mothers, fathers can also experience depression after a baby is born, experts say.

While many typically associate postpartum depression with new mothers, fathers can also experience depression after a baby is born, experts say.

"Walking away (from an emergency room) is a reflection of sub-optimal care," said Dr. Eddy Lang.

Emergency room wait times in Calgary are surging again with several hospitals posting estimated waits approaching 15 hours overnight on Wednesday.

Remaining physicians have to work longer shifts to make up for the departures, and the summer vacation period will only make things worse.

Some patients wait six days on a stretcher in the ER

New stats show an alarming spike in emergency room mortality, with lengths of stay that are by far the highest of any province.

Why does the U.S. describe perinatal screening as providing a proven benefit, while the U.K. and Canada see no evidence of such benefit?