Exclusive: daughters of 79-year-old allegedly assaulted in ‘virtual ward’ care system say their complaints were dismissed by staff
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The daughters of an elderly dementia patient allege a Queensland hospital failed to perform a rape kit on their mother and denied police access after an alleged sexual assault.
A Guardian Australia investigation has revealed that gaps in the “virtual ward” care system left the 79-year-old woman without immediate medical attention for the alleged assault, which was not reported to police until three days after the incident.
Do you know more about virtual wards? Email eden.gillespie@theguardian.com
Continue reading…Exclusive: daughters of 79-year-old allegedly assaulted in ‘virtual ward’ care system say their complaints were dismissed by staffGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe daughters of an elderly dementia patient allege a Queensland hospital failed to perform a rape kit on their mother and denied police access after an alleged sexual assault.A Guardian Australia investigation has revealed that gaps in the “virtual ward” care system left the 79-year-old woman without immediate medical attention for the alleged assault, which was not reported to police until three days after the incident.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundupDo you know more about virtual wards? Email eden.gillespie@theguardian.com Continue reading…