Victorian government launches investigation over ‘very concerning’ incident at Maroondah hospital in Melbourne’s eastFollow 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 an ambulance themselves after attempts to admit their patient failed. Continue reading…
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 03:29:52
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Paramedics forced to treat patient in Melbourne hospital corridor due to overrun emergency department
