医院访问显示,澳大利亚的保健系统因病人老化、过度拥挤和护理选择不足而紧张不堪。 A hospital visit revealed Australia’s healthcare system is strained by aging patients, overcrowding, and insufficient care options.

她的92岁母亲前往医院看病, 在澳大利亚的保健系统中暴露了系统紧张, 每5张新南威尔士医院床位中就有1张被老年病人占用, A hospital visit with her 92-year-old mother exposed systemic strain in Australia’s healthcare system, where one in five NSW hospital beds are occupied by elderly patients, many not needing acute care. 过度拥挤、人手短缺和缺乏老年护理能力导致急诊室长时间等待、救护车大喊大叫和对家庭造成压力。 Overcrowding, staffing shortages, and a lack of aged care capacity lead to prolonged ER waits, ambulance ramping, and stress for families. 专家警告说,人口老化和复杂的医疗需求将使危机恶化,而没有更好的规划、事先的护理讨论以及获得医疗记录和普通医生服务的机会。 Experts warn that an ageing population and complex medical needs will worsen the crisis without better planning, advance care discussions, and access to medical records and GPs.