Emergency departments (EDs) in South Australia have come under criticism, with allegations that clinicians are being directed to prioritize ambulance arrivals over patients already waiting in EDs. Bernadette Mulholland of the SA Salaried Medical Officers Association described the situation as resembling "the Hunger Games," where clinicians compete to prioritize patient care amidst administrative pressures. Health Minister Chris Picton and SA Health's Dr. Robyn Lawrence defended the current policies, emphasizing that triage procedures ensure those in most urgent need receive immediate attention.
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