Background: Previous data over an extended period indicated that Black and Hispanic patients waited significantly longer than their White counterparts to see a qualified practitioner in US emergency departments (EDs).Objective: The objective of this study was to assess recent trends and sources of racial and ethnic disparities in patient wait time to see a qualified practitioner in US EDs.
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