Calls are increasing for easier ways to request a second medical opinion in Victoria, following the death of an eight-year-old girl at Monash Children's Hospital in Melbourne last month.The death of an 8-year-old Melbourne girl in hospital has triggered internal investigationsThe government says it would support any improvements recommended by the investigations, with her parents claiming their concerns were ignored by the hospital.
Ms De Silva said she was initially told it was a dietary issue and was sent home, only to see her son's condition worsen. Ms De Silva said she was repeatedly told that her son was fine and would be able to go home, but her instincts told her something different.Keshanee De Silva says hospital staff were condescending towards her as she sought treatment for her infant son.
Blame the LNP and their starving of funds to GP sector. This has resulted in overworked, overkill ED rooms all over Oz. These people saw a GP but they were in an ED room full of people unable to find and or afford the gap payment. Stop blaming the staff and hospitals
Royal Childrens Hospital - we returned 3 times trying to get help. There is no continuity. 3 doctors with different diagnosis, different recommendations. No way of following up. No records - its a complete and utter sh*t show. Horrible experience, parents are treated like dirt.
Such a tragedy, the family deserves answers.