9-hour wait for forensic examination revealed significant delays in Queensland, Australia's healthcare system for sexual assault victims.

In Queensland, Australia, a sexual assault victim faced a nine-hour wait for a forensic medical examination, revealing significant delays in the healthcare system. An auditor-general report noted at least 49 cases where victims waited over 10 minutes to see a professional, with some waiting more than 12 hours for exams. Queensland Health plans to implement new care and reporting frameworks by 2025 to address these issues and improve services for victims.

September 30, 2024
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