An Australian Medical Association report shows patients who can leave hospital are instead having to stay put, unable to move to the next phase of care.
Key Points
- The national peak medical group, the A-M-A's latest report is warning of a so-called hospital exit block with reduced beds available and increased waiting times for ambulance services.
- The problem arises when patients who are medically ready to be discharged cannot exit the system because they have nowhere to go.
- The federal Health Minister says there is no doubt hospitals around the country are under pressure.
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