一位88岁的珀斯妇女因腿痛在医院走廊等了近48小时, 这凸显了西澳大利亚卫生系统的系统性压力。
An 88-year-old Perth woman waited nearly 48 hours in a hospital corridor due to leg pain, highlighting systemic pressures in Western Australia’s health system.
她的家人说,一名88岁的珀斯妇女由于腿痛,在上帝的圣约翰米德兰医院的医院走廊里度过了将近48小时,她的家人说,她描述的恶劣条件包括寒冷的气温、缺乏隐私和卫生条件极差。
An 88-year-old Perth woman spent nearly 48 hours in a hospital corridor at St John of God Midland Hospital due to leg pain, her family said, describing poor conditions including cold temperatures, lack of privacy, and minimal hygiene.
他们批评西澳大利亚州卫生系统,因为有类似案例的报告以及一封与流感战略挂钩的临时关闭剧院的泄露信件警告。
They criticized the Western Australian health system amid reports of similar cases and a leaked letter warning of temporary theatre closures tied to a flu strategy.
虽然工作人员受到赞扬,但医院承认对维持紧急服务的需求很高,而且需要走廊护理。
While staff were praised, the hospital acknowledged high demand and corridor care as necessary to maintain emergency services.
卫生部称关闭为例行公事,罗杰·库克总理说,在高峰期,走廊护理是标准的。
The Department of Health called the closures routine, and Premier Roger Cook said corridor care is standard during peak periods.