Victorian government establishes Urgent Care Helpline in response to preventable child deaths.

The Victorian government in Australia has established the Urgent Care Helpline to allow families to voice concerns about patients' deteriorating health in hospitals. This initiative, which began in Northern Health, responds to preventable child deaths, including those of Amrita Lanka and Noah Souvatzis. It aims to provide support when local responses fail and is part of the recommendations from the See Me, Hear Me Report, which seeks to enhance children's hospital care.

September 01, 2024
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