Paramedics forced to treat patient in Melbourne hospital corridor due to overrun emergency department

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Victorian government launches investigation over ‘very concerning’ incident at Maroondah hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSpecialist paramedics were called to treat a cardiac patient inside a hospital corridor because the emergency department was full, prompting an investigation by the Victorian government.The incident took place at Maroondah hospital, in Melbourne’s east, on Tuesday when ramped paramedics were forced to call another ambulance themselves after attempts to admit their patient failed.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/28/maroondah-hospital-patient-treated-corridor-emergency-investigation

Author : Australian Associated Press

Publish date : 2024-08-28 05:29:52

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