A MODBURY Hospital emergency department doctor has bravely spoken out about a raft of major concerns following the State Government’s controversial Transforming Health overhaul which has led to an average of 10 patient transfers everyday, putting people at unnecessary risk.
Dr Jackie Davidson, director of Modbury Hospital’s ED, told a parliamentary committee meeting today clinicians were not adequately consulted about the changes, that they were rushed into implementing them and there was huge concern among staff because no one wants to work at the hospital anymore.
She was one of three emergency department heads, speaking of behalf of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, who reported on the progress of changes at the Lyell McEwin, Modbury and Royal Adelaide hospitals. For the full article click here
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