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What is the longest amount of time anyone has waited for a doctor in the emergency department of a hospital?

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Varies: Emergency room waits are based on the severity of the condition a patient presents to an emergency room for. If you present to an emergency room for a non-emergent condition, you may have a very long wait.

Answered 9/14/2012

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What is the longest amount of time anyone has waited for a doctor in the emergency department of a hospital?

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