The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) is devastated by the news of the tragic accident at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport, Tasmania and offers deep condolences to the families, carers, friends and teachers of the children who have been injured, or lost their lives.
Last night’s ABC Four Corners report Emergency: The Long Wait for Help highlighted the damaging impacts that excessive emergency department (ED) waiting times are having on patients presenting with mental health-related issues and the staff caring for them.
A major new report examining Australia’s mental healthcare crisis has provided a comprehensive set of recommendations and reforms to help improve care for members of the community seeking mental health support, and address unsustainable pressures on hospital emergency departments (EDs).