The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) conveys deepest condolences to whānau, family and friends of loved ones affected by the tragedy resulting from the volcanic eruption on White/Whakaari Island on Monday 9 December 2019.
New emergency department (ED) data has highlighted the extent of alcohol-associated harm on Friday and Saturday nights in the Australian Capital Territory, prompting a call for urgent action in the interests of community safety from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM).
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) says more needs to be done to relieve overcrowding in Western Australian hospital Emergency Departments (EDs), despite the recent launch of Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs).
Last night’s Four Corners investigation into healthcare failures highlights the need for major investments and measures to secure whole-of-hospital and system improvements to better care for patients, says the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM).