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Hip fracture 'was excruciating'
Amy Brown fractured her hip four months ago. She received surgery within the 48 hours recommended by orthopedic specialists.
However, an annual audit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, shows one in five elderly people with broken hips do not get surgery quickly enough.
The survey of 36,000 patients also raised concerns about access to specialist care, the right drugs and support to prevent future falls. Although, compared to previous years, it showed standards were improving.
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