Ambulance Ramping Times Continue Upward Climb in Australian State

Ambulance Ramping Times Continue Upward Climb in Australian State
An ambulance leaves Movieworld on the Gold Coast, Australia, on Jan. 11, 2017. Jason O'Brien/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
By Daniel Y. Teng, Writer
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A new audit has revealed that Queensland’s ambulance ramping—the time it takes to transfer patients from an ambulance to the emergency department—has continued climbing “significantly” over the past five years.

The audit is the latest report to highlight ongoing problems with the state’s health system, including delays for patients, and mismanagement.
Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
Writer
Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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