Ramping hell: SA EDs descend into ‘Hunger Games’ chaos
Claims hospital administrators are overtly and covertly pressuring clinicians to clear beds and prioritise ambulance arrivals is turning EDs into “Hunger Games” scenes, the doctors’ union says.
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Coverage of the South Australian health system, including hospital overcrowding, ambulance ramping and mental health treatment.
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Bombshell moves as top SA Health ED bosses quit
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Record ramping … but you can now charge your car while you wait
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