Distress, anxiety prompt hospital transfers from SA medi-hotels

Twenty people, including one child, who quarantined in South Australia’s medi-hotels last year were taken to hospital after their mental health deteriorated during their stay, with the state’s chief psychiatrist saying self-harm was a factor in some cases.

Senior doctors raise concerns about RAH Ward 2F

South Australia’s Chief Psychiatrist has conducted a review into a ward at the Royal Adelaide Hospital after concerns were raised by doctors about the care of patients.

The Lyell McEwin Hospital. Photo: Tony Lewis InDaily

Woman handcuffed to hospital bed for three days

EXCLUSIVE | A woman was handcuffed to a bed in an Adelaide emergency department for three days, InDaily has learned, as the Chief Psychiatrist reveals concerns about the use of restraints at a second South Australian hospital.

Dr John Brayley

Distress, anxiety prompt hospital transfers from SA medi-hotels

Senior doctors raise concerns about RAH Ward 2F

Woman handcuffed to hospital bed for three days