Victorian government investigates cardiac patient treated in Maroondah Hospital corridor; emergency department full.

The Victorian government launched an investigation after paramedics were forced to treat a cardiac patient in a hospital corridor at Maroondah Hospital, Melbourne, due to the emergency department being full. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas requested a full report on the incident to prevent similar occurrences, emphasizing the challenges faced by paramedics in the overburdened healthcare system. The opposition health spokeswoman, Georgie Crozier, described the situation as an "extreme crisis" within the state's healthcare system.

August 28, 2024
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