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Victor spent three nights waiting in a Sydney ED. He left without finishing his treatment
The 70-year-old spent more than 77 hours in Bankstown’s emergency department after his left leg swelled to almost double its size. He was never offered a bed.
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What happenedThe 70-year-old spent more than 77 hours in Bankstown’s emergency department after his left leg swelled to almost double its size. He was never offered a bed.
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Left / center-leftVictor spent three nights waiting in a Sydney ED. He left without finishing his treatment
The Age (Australia) · Center-left · News report
CenterVictor spent three nights waiting in a Sydney ED. He left without finishing his treatment
The Sydney Morning Herald · Center · News report
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Victor spent three nights waiting in a Sydney ED. He left without finishing his treatment
The 70-year-old spent more than 77 hours in Bankstown’s emergency department after his left leg swelled to almost double its size. He was never offered a bed.
Victor spent three nights waiting in a Sydney ED. He left without finishing his treatment
The 70-year-old spent more than 77 hours in Bankstown’s emergency department after his left leg swelled to almost double its size. He was never offered a bed.