From Name: From Email: To Name: To Email: Optional Message: 'Weekend effect' hospital risk found in Canadian study from CBC News Some people who are admitted to hospital on the weekend for emergency or surgical care face a slightly higher risk of death than if they came to hospital during a weekday, but the effect is so small that it shouldn't detract from seeking care, Canadian doctors say. The "weekend effect" — slightly higher odds of dying for weekend hospital admissions — has been documented for some patients in hospitals in Canada, the U.S., U.K., Denmark, Australia and South Korea. more 7701 Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063