Jasmine Mah, Dalhousie University and Melissa K. Andrew, Dalhousie University The emergency department (ED) can be a stressful and confusing place for individuals who are sick or injured. During the pandemic, with many hospitals not permitting friends or family to accompany ED patients, being alone may exacerbate the uncertainty, fear and anxiety patients may experience about things like waiting times, undergoing tests or medical prognoses. Research shows that almost half of all patients leave the hospital with a poor understanding of their ED visit.

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