In Depth

Research reveals Launceston General Hospital's ED and patient flow woes

Jessica Willard
January 8 2021 - 4:30am
'There were no beds anywhere': ED chaos laid bare
'There were no beds anywhere': ED chaos laid bare

Patients treated in a security room, staff acting as sitters for mental health patients, and waits of more than 70 hours are just some of the findings of new research, based on Launceston General Hospital.

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Jessica Willard

Jessica Willard

Senior Journalist and Health Reporter

Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.

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