This statement of support from the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association, the Australasian College of Physicians, and the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine means an enormous amount. Thank you for standing with St Vincent's as we work together to improve health equity.
AIDA is proud to stand together with Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and The Royal Australasian College of Physicians to make a stand for equity in healthcare. We support St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Chief Executive Nicole Tweddle’s statement reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to prioritising triage for all First Nations patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED). Dr Olivia O’Donoghue, AIDA Acting President, echoed the response from St Vincent’s Hospital, reiterating that the policy is not about preferential treatment, it is about creating equity. 🗞️ Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gPUNsvUx
CEO Celebrate Ageing Ltd
1wDear Nicole. I feel a little more hopeful for the world today after hearing your service has closed the gap on Indigenous peoples wait time. Thank for your commitment to equity