Doctors warn emergency department crisis must be addressed

Written By Clare Skinner

May 2021

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Doctors warn emergency department crisis must be addressed - AM - ABC Radio

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine is urging federal and state governments to relieve the pressure on emergency departments around the country.

It argues earlier treatment of aged care residents and people with mental health problems would see fewer people seeking urgent care in public hospitals.

Duration: 3min 32secBroadcast: Thu 20 May 2021, 6:15am

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Clare Skinner

Dr Clare Skinner is a specialist emergency physician with interests in leadership, advocacy, workplace culture, quality and safety, clinical redesign and health system reform. Her current areas of focus include transformation of the emergency department workforce, improving care of people with mental health symptoms, building positive culture in hospitals, and fostering diversity and inclusion in health services. Clare works as a clinician, manager and educator. She is a frequent contributor to academic journals, mainstream media and medical blogs on topics related to hospital practice and culture. Clare is a regular speaker at emergency medicine and leadership conferences and seminars. She was selected in the Top 50 Public Sector Women NSW in 2018.

https://clareskinner.com
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