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Sadness simmers inside this Melbourne hospital ward. But it's a lifeline for people suffering a mental health crisis

Mental health hubs are addressing the growing complexity and severity of patients' cases as demand for services increases in Australia.

Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns

Research on patient navigation models may effectively reduce non-urgent emergency department visits for youth mental health concerns.

Alan Kelly says he had to beg his crying father (85) to attend UHL

Health care overcrowding deeply affects families, as demonstrated by personal experiences shared by Mr. Kelly.

People in severe mental health crises 'being kept in south London A&E for days'

Mentally ill patients in A&E can exhibit serious violence and aggression during long stays, posing risks to staff and other patients.

New safeguards on restraining mentally ill patients won't apply to three out of four Victorian public hospitals

Reporting on restraint use limited to one in four public hospitals

New protections for mentally ill patients in certain emergency departments

Sadness simmers inside this Melbourne hospital ward. But it's a lifeline for people suffering a mental health crisis

Mental health hubs are addressing the growing complexity and severity of patients' cases as demand for services increases in Australia.

Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns

Research on patient navigation models may effectively reduce non-urgent emergency department visits for youth mental health concerns.

Alan Kelly says he had to beg his crying father (85) to attend UHL

Health care overcrowding deeply affects families, as demonstrated by personal experiences shared by Mr. Kelly.

People in severe mental health crises 'being kept in south London A&E for days'

Mentally ill patients in A&E can exhibit serious violence and aggression during long stays, posing risks to staff and other patients.

New safeguards on restraining mentally ill patients won't apply to three out of four Victorian public hospitals

Reporting on restraint use limited to one in four public hospitals

New protections for mentally ill patients in certain emergency departments

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Revealed: Evidence clash on night Aoife Johnston died - conflicting reports given by senior UHL staff

Healthcare conflicts impede effective patient care and safety, as shown in the case of Aoife Johnston's death due to systemic failures.

UHL chief executive steps aside in probe into tragic teenager Aoife Johnston's death in A&E

Colette Cowan faces disciplinary action following the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick, highlighting issues of accountability in healthcare.

New team confirmed to tackle UHL trolley crisis - with four weeks to devise plan

A team led by Dr. Fergal Hickey and senior HSE officials will work to alleviate trolley gridlock in Limerick following a tragic incident of a teenager's death due to waiting hours in the emergency department.

Report into death of teenager Aoife Johnston in overcrowded A&E cost 200,000, HSE reveals

University Hospital Limerick faces significant challenges with overcrowding and staffing, emphasizing the critical need for timely recruitment of nursing staff.

England A&E wait times led to needless deaths of up to 14,000, data suggests

Approximately 14,000 people in England died needlessly in 2023 while waiting up to 12 hours in A&E for a hospital bed.

The risk of death increased after five hours, with longer waiting times causing more harm.

Revealed: Evidence clash on night Aoife Johnston died - conflicting reports given by senior UHL staff

Healthcare conflicts impede effective patient care and safety, as shown in the case of Aoife Johnston's death due to systemic failures.

UHL chief executive steps aside in probe into tragic teenager Aoife Johnston's death in A&E

Colette Cowan faces disciplinary action following the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick, highlighting issues of accountability in healthcare.

New team confirmed to tackle UHL trolley crisis - with four weeks to devise plan

Report into death of teenager Aoife Johnston in overcrowded A&E cost 200,000, HSE reveals

University Hospital Limerick faces significant challenges with overcrowding and staffing, emphasizing the critical need for timely recruitment of nursing staff.

England A&E wait times led to needless deaths of up to 14,000, data suggests

Approximately 14,000 people in England died needlessly in 2023 while waiting up to 12 hours in A&E for a hospital bed.

The risk of death increased after five hours, with longer waiting times causing more harm.

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Mater Hospital advises public to avoid emergency department and number of surgeries deferred due to IT issues

The Mater Hospital urges the public to avoid the emergency department due to IT issues.

Older adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help

Diagnostic errors are common among older adults due to various factors such as multiple conditions, medications, and unique symptoms, leading to under/over-treatment and worse outcomes.

Southport stabbings: children's hospital declares major incident'; eight people treated for stab injuries latest updates

Alder Hey Children's Hospital declared a major incident due to stab injuries, urging only urgent cases to visit the emergency department.

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Doctor who fought to save Aoife Johnston's life tells inquest 'impossible overcrowding' at UHL later led her to quit HSE

Teenager died from sepsis despite long wait for treatment.

'No one else should die in that hospital' - Johnston family haunted by preventable death of their 'cool kid' Aoife at 'death trap' UHL

A teenager died of sepsis after waiting over 15 hours for antibiotics in a critically overcrowded emergency department.

Doctor who fought to save Aoife Johnston's life tells inquest 'impossible overcrowding' at UHL later led her to quit HSE

Teenager died from sepsis despite long wait for treatment.

'No one else should die in that hospital' - Johnston family haunted by preventable death of their 'cool kid' Aoife at 'death trap' UHL

A teenager died of sepsis after waiting over 15 hours for antibiotics in a critically overcrowded emergency department.

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North York hospital hopes new ER mental health zone will be 'a place of solace' | CBC News

The opening of a mental health zone in the emergency department at North York General Hospital aims to provide a safe space for patients in crisis, incorporating trauma-informed features and mental health assessments into the triage process.

The hospital is dedicating non-clinical peer navigators with lived experience in mental health struggles to work in the new zone, focusing on conversations to combat stigma, offer comfort, and nurture hope during patient crises.

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The Pitt Series-Premiere Recap: So Happy to Be Here

The Pitt' Isn't an ER' Reboot, Despite First Appearances

The Pitt Series-Premiere Recap: So Happy to Be Here

The Pitt' Isn't an ER' Reboot, Despite First Appearances

Why cocaine triggers sexual violence

Sadness simmers inside this Melbourne hospital ward. But it's a lifeline for people suffering a mental health crisis

Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns

Alan Kelly says he had to beg his crying father (85) to attend UHL

People in severe mental health crises 'being kept in south London A&E for days'

New safeguards on restraining mentally ill patients won't apply to three out of four Victorian public hospitals

Sadness simmers inside this Melbourne hospital ward. But it's a lifeline for people suffering a mental health crisis

Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns

Alan Kelly says he had to beg his crying father (85) to attend UHL

People in severe mental health crises 'being kept in south London A&E for days'

New safeguards on restraining mentally ill patients won't apply to three out of four Victorian public hospitals

Revealed: Evidence clash on night Aoife Johnston died - conflicting reports given by senior UHL staff

UHL chief executive steps aside in probe into tragic teenager Aoife Johnston's death in A&E

New team confirmed to tackle UHL trolley crisis - with four weeks to devise plan

Report into death of teenager Aoife Johnston in overcrowded A&E cost 200,000, HSE reveals

England A&E wait times led to needless deaths of up to 14,000, data suggests

Revealed: Evidence clash on night Aoife Johnston died - conflicting reports given by senior UHL staff

UHL chief executive steps aside in probe into tragic teenager Aoife Johnston's death in A&E

New team confirmed to tackle UHL trolley crisis - with four weeks to devise plan

Report into death of teenager Aoife Johnston in overcrowded A&E cost 200,000, HSE reveals

England A&E wait times led to needless deaths of up to 14,000, data suggests

Mater Hospital advises public to avoid emergency department and number of surgeries deferred due to IT issues

Older adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help

Southport stabbings: children's hospital declares major incident'; eight people treated for stab injuries latest updates

Doctor who fought to save Aoife Johnston's life tells inquest 'impossible overcrowding' at UHL later led her to quit HSE

'No one else should die in that hospital' - Johnston family haunted by preventable death of their 'cool kid' Aoife at 'death trap' UHL

Doctor who fought to save Aoife Johnston's life tells inquest 'impossible overcrowding' at UHL later led her to quit HSE

'No one else should die in that hospital' - Johnston family haunted by preventable death of their 'cool kid' Aoife at 'death trap' UHL

North York hospital hopes new ER mental health zone will be 'a place of solace' | CBC News

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The Pitt Series-Premiere Recap: So Happy to Be Here

The Pitt' Isn't an ER' Reboot, Despite First Appearances

The Pitt Series-Premiere Recap: So Happy to Be Here

The Pitt' Isn't an ER' Reboot, Despite First Appearances

Why cocaine triggers sexual violence

Sadness simmers inside this Melbourne hospital ward. But it's a lifeline for people suffering a mental health crisis

Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns

Alan Kelly says he had to beg his crying father (85) to attend UHL

People in severe mental health crises 'being kept in south London A&E for days'

New safeguards on restraining mentally ill patients won't apply to three out of four Victorian public hospitals

Sadness simmers inside this Melbourne hospital ward. But it's a lifeline for people suffering a mental health crisis

Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns

Alan Kelly says he had to beg his crying father (85) to attend UHL

People in severe mental health crises 'being kept in south London A&E for days'

New safeguards on restraining mentally ill patients won't apply to three out of four Victorian public hospitals

Revealed: Evidence clash on night Aoife Johnston died - conflicting reports given by senior UHL staff

UHL chief executive steps aside in probe into tragic teenager Aoife Johnston's death in A&E

New team confirmed to tackle UHL trolley crisis - with four weeks to devise plan

Report into death of teenager Aoife Johnston in overcrowded A&E cost 200,000, HSE reveals

England A&E wait times led to needless deaths of up to 14,000, data suggests

Revealed: Evidence clash on night Aoife Johnston died - conflicting reports given by senior UHL staff

UHL chief executive steps aside in probe into tragic teenager Aoife Johnston's death in A&E

New team confirmed to tackle UHL trolley crisis - with four weeks to devise plan

Report into death of teenager Aoife Johnston in overcrowded A&E cost 200,000, HSE reveals

England A&E wait times led to needless deaths of up to 14,000, data suggests

Mater Hospital advises public to avoid emergency department and number of surgeries deferred due to IT issues

Older adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help

Southport stabbings: children's hospital declares major incident'; eight people treated for stab injuries latest updates

Doctor who fought to save Aoife Johnston's life tells inquest 'impossible overcrowding' at UHL later led her to quit HSE

'No one else should die in that hospital' - Johnston family haunted by preventable death of their 'cool kid' Aoife at 'death trap' UHL

Doctor who fought to save Aoife Johnston's life tells inquest 'impossible overcrowding' at UHL later led her to quit HSE

'No one else should die in that hospital' - Johnston family haunted by preventable death of their 'cool kid' Aoife at 'death trap' UHL

North York hospital hopes new ER mental health zone will be 'a place of solace' | CBC News

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