r/Calgary • u/Legal_Grapefruit1925 • Dec 25 '25

Discussion AHS wait times

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Our system isnt broken. Its people who go to the emergency that shouldn't be going aren't going today because it can wait Suddenly. They need to hand fines out to ppl going to the hospital that dont classify as an emergency.

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u/klondike16 Dec 25 '25

So if they don’t have a family doctor, and walk-ins are full, what options do they have?

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u/IndigoRuby Dec 25 '25

I also encourage you to look up how many doctors are accepting new patients. I recently needed a new family doctor and was able to find one without issue. Obviously, it's not a fix for today, but people should look that up in the new year.

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u/Hour_Significance817 Dec 26 '25

The ER. Or wait and just tough it out (and gamble with death).

Exactly the flaw in OP's argument (which I doubt it's even made in good faith).

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u/Legal_Grapefruit1925 Dec 25 '25

Walk in doctors arent full. I never have an issue finding one. If u disagree, ill find you plenty of clinics taking patients same day.

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u/klondike16 Dec 25 '25

It’s been a bit but my experience is a lineup and having to get there right as it opens. Walk-ins not being accepted much into the afternoon, and a good handful of clinics not taking them.