ANMF raises concerns over patient fatalities at Launceston General Hospital's emergency department due to transfer policy issues
The Tasmanian branch of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has raised alarming concerns over patient fatalities at the Launceston General Hospital's emergency department. The union attributes these tragic incidents to challenges stemming from a state government policy that mandates a one-hour window for paramedics to transfer patients to emergency department care. The government has responded by stating it "doesn't have any evidence" to substantiate these claims, insisting the Health Department will continue to investigate these matters. The claim of patient deaths comes amid increasing scrutiny on the effectiveness of government health policies, particularly as they relate to emergency... [Continue Reading]
