Heart Attack Patient, 83, Drove Four Hours to Hospital
Charles Swift, 83, had a heart attack and then faced a 140-mile round trip to get to a hospital appointment. He had to drive himself, showing how far some patients may have to travel for hospital care. Such journeys raise questions about access to care for older patients.
Context
Context: Heart attacks need fast treatment, so travel time to a hospital matters a great deal. Access to specialist cardiac care is uneven in many countries, with care often concentrated in big cities, which can mean long journeys for patients.
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