Monday, August 21, 2006

Yet another Queensland hospital scandal

This item was on the ABC radio news this morning. I found it on the internet tonight, but I didn't hear it mentioned on either the Channel 7 or ABC news tonight.

When will it stop?

"Last Update: Monday, August 21, 2006. 10:38am (AEST)
Two Blackwater Hospital staff stood down
Queensland's health system has been rocked by another scandal, with two senior staff stood down from the Blackwater Hospital in central Queensland.
Queensland Health has confirmed the medical superintendent and the director of nursing have been stood down pending a police investigation.
There are few details on the investigation at this stage.
However, Police Media says a 46-year-old woman has been ordered to appear in court next month on one count of fraud and possession of the drug pethadine."

I've heard all the platitudes about 'always a few rotten apples in the barrell', but there's an awful lot of scum floating to the top right now.