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UCT Study: Cape Town Trauma Patients Wait Over Six Hours for Pain Relief

UCT Study: Cape Town Trauma Patients Wait Over Six Hours for Pain Relief

Research from a major Cape Town emergency center found significant delays in assessing and treating pain among trauma patients, with average waits exceeding six hours. The study identifies critical gaps in emergency care and urges improvements to speed up pain management.

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Cape Town Trauma Patients Wait More Than Six Hours for Pain Relief, UCT Study Reveals Critical Gaps in Emergency Care