Queensland health system faces 'dire' strain on hospitals amid staffing shortages and a surge in flu
Queensland health system faces 'dire' strain on hospitals amid staffing shortages and a surge in flu cases
Queensland's Health Minister has admitted the state's hospital system is struggling to cope with demand, and fears the coming flu season could exacerbate the problem.
In recent weeks, the state's health sector has faced repeated criticism from the Opposition and doctors over ambulance ramping and hospital wait times.
Australasian College for Emergency Medicine's Queensland deputy chair Shantha Raghwan described the situation as "dire" and "dangerous".
"Access block is a huge issue and we have been talking about it for decades," Dr Raghwan said.
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