Will the Prime Minister follow up on his election pledge to take over all public hospitals in Australia?
Primum non nocere
October 12, 2008 By 3 Comments
Many recent blogs have discussed or linked to articles about patients who have died in ED waiting rooms. Thanks to SymTym for some other examples – from Sacramento, and more evidence of problems with ER waiting times in the US. There is even an erudite weblog to help health care providers shorten waiting times and improve patient flow.
AMA Victoria Take Up The Fight
October 6, 2008 By 4 Comments
Australia has a great climate, beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle – but it is not immune to administrative bungles, bureaucracy and middle management. Thanks to Oz eMedicine for updating me on the latest way for Australian physicians to unite and overcome the latest challenging issues for emergency physicians in Australia. In the setting of the current health care crisis – the Victorian branch of the AMA (Australian Medical Association) have provided a blog – Doctors 4 Hospitals to allow physicians to air their comments anonymously.
