Melbourne Royal Children’s hospital tells parents to stay away if possible due to ‘unprecedented demand’

05/12/2022 09:33 The Guardian

Workload from treating high number of extremely unwell children means patients may face 12-hour waitGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastMelbourne parents with sick children may face waits of more than 12 hours at the Royal Children’s hospital emergency department as it buckles under demand.The hospital, in a statement on Monday evening, warned families should seek alternative care where possible given it was dealing with more than 90 patients in its emergency department.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

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