墨尔本圣文森特医院因未能保护一名23岁的原住民女性玛卡莉·沃茨-欧文而面临指控,她于2024年自杀,导致安全调查。
St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne faces charges for failing to protect a 23-year-old Aboriginal woman, Makalie Watts-Owen, whose 2024 suicide led to a safety inquiry.
根据维多利亚州《职业健康和安全法》,墨尔本的圣文森特医院面临两项指控,因为据称没有保护一名23岁的土著妇女Makalie Watts-Owen在2024年住院期间免受健康和安全风险,导致她自杀。
St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne faces two charges under Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety Act for allegedly failing to protect a 23-year-old Aboriginal woman, Makalie Watts-Owen, from health and safety risks during her 2024 hospital stay, leading to her suicide.
这个案件定于2026年2月17日开庭审理, 强调关注第一民族人民在保健方面的护理问题, 倡导者呼吁进行系统改革和提供符合文化要求的服务。
The case, set for a hearing on February 17, 2026, highlights concerns about the care of First Nations people in healthcare, with advocates calling for systemic reforms and culturally competent services.
医院表示哀悼,但因正在进行的调查而拒绝进一步评论。
The hospital has offered condolences but declined further comment due to the ongoing investigation.