Correspondence
Executive interference in clinical decision-making at Caboolture Hospital
Doctors have reported concerns about executive interference in clinical decision making at Caboolture Hospital. Clinicians believe the actions are putting patients at risk and causing undue distress amongst hospital staff.
AMA Queensland urges Queensland Health to ensure there is no executive interference in clinical decision making at any hospital and health service to protect patients and staff wellbeing. We also support our members’ views that new beds must not be opened until there are sufficient medical and nursing staff to service them safely and sustainably.
