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ABC News
a day ago
- Health
- ABC News
Neurosurgeon Greg Malham terminated from Warringal Private Hospital after Four Corners investigation
Controversial neurosurgeon Greg Malham has been terminated from working at a Melbourne private hospital following a Four Corners investigation into his behaviour in the workplace. Ramsay Health Care chief executive officer Maree Mendola wrote to staff working in Australia's largest private hospital operator on Tuesday to inform them of the decision to terminate Mr Malham's temporary credentialing at Warringal Private Hospital following the story. "The allegations raised in the media are serious and do not align with Ramsay's values," Ms Mendola wrote. "I want to reaffirm Ramsay's commitment to maintaining a respectful, inclusive and safe workplace for all our people, patients and practitioners. Before the Four Corners story was published, Ramsay Health Care said in a statement that Mr Malham held temporary credentialing and that his application for full credentialing was progressing. But Mr Malham will no longer have that option. Warringal is the second hospital to part company with Mr Malham in recent months. He resigned from Melbourne's Epworth Private Hospital after it set up an external investigation following a video published in April of him during the federal election campaign. The footage, leaked to The Age newspaper, showed Mr Malham tearing down independent MP Monique Ryan's election corflute and talking about burying the body under concrete. This prompted Four Corners to investigate his background, and it found multiple stories of sexist and unprofessional behaviour: uncomfortable nurses, crying radiographers, patients who thought he was egotistical and lacked care and compassion, and a devastated, grieving family of a young nurse who left a suicide note blaming Mr Malham for her decision to end her life. Greg Malham's former patients, Annie Sargood and Frédérick Le Guen, welcomed the news of his termination by Ramsay Health Care. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons also wrote to its members following the Four Corners program, saying that it took the matters raised in the story "extremely seriously". "As a college, we want to be clear: behaviour that undermines patient safety or fosters discrimination or harassment has no place in surgery," president Owen Ung wrote. "While the vast majority of surgeons are dedicated professionals who make a substantial contribution to patients and their communities, we recognise that unacceptable behaviour by a minority can have serious consequences for individuals and for trust in the profession."
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Plans for new hospital in city to meet high demand
Plans have been submitted by a developer to build a new city hospital for day patients to tackle a "continued increase" in waiting times. Thorpe Wood Hospital in Peterborough would be part of the private hospital group, Ramsay Health Care UK, which already runs the Fitzwilliam Hospital in the city. In a report submitted to Peterborough City Council, developers ELG said the project would help to manage "excessive demand in the local health system". It said the Fitzwilliam had already "reached capacity", adding: "Essential expansion is urgently required for day case and community diagnostics." It said: "This investment is seen as being important and intrinsic to reducing the continued increase in patient waiting times and deferred treatment and diagnostic services in the community." There would be on-site magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facilities and computed tomography (CT) scanners for early diagnostic and surgical intervention. This would allow the Fitzwilliam to have more bed capacity for procedures such as complex surgeries. The new facility would be dedicated to several different areas including general surgery, ophthalmology, urology and gynaecology. The report said there was a "huge task" of clearing a backlog of NHS patients waiting for treatment, which has led to private hospitals taking on the care of some NHS patients. It is estimated 142 members of staff would work at the hospital, caring for patients coming via the private sector as well as the NHS. The single-storey hospital building is planned for a business park on the western edge of Peterborough. The plans have yet to be considered by Peterborough City Council. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Plan to convert church hall into homes submitted Safety measures to be introduced at busy junction Former reptile pet shop to become pizza takeaway Peterborough City Council Planning Register
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Plans for a new hospital in Peterborough to meet high demand
Plans have been submitted by a developer to build a new city hospital for day patients to tackle a "continued increase" in waiting Wood Hospital in Peterborough would be part of the private hospital group, Ramsay Health Care UK, which already runs the Fitzwilliam Hospital in the a report submitted to Peterborough City Council, developers ELG said the project would help to manage "excessive demand in the local health system". It said the Fitzwilliam had already "reached capacity", adding: "Essential expansion is urgently required for day case and community diagnostics." It said: "This investment is seen as being important and intrinsic to reducing the continued increase in patient waiting times and deferred treatment and diagnostic services in the community."There would be on-site magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facilities and computed tomography (CT) scanners for early diagnostic and surgical would allow the Fitzwilliam to have more bed capacity for procedures such as complex new facility would be dedicated to several different areas including general surgery, ophthalmology, urology and report said there was a "huge task" of clearing a backlog of NHS patients waiting for treatment, which has led to private hospitals taking on the care of some NHS is estimated 142 members of staff would work at the hospital, caring for patients coming via the private sector as well as the single-storey hospital building is planned for a business park on the western edge of plans have yet to be considered by Peterborough City Council. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
West Australian
20-06-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Joondalup, Midland hospital staff encouraged to wear masks as high flu and COVID cases hit
Two Perth hospitals have given a directive to staff to wear masks after an unprecedented influx of influenza and COVID-19 cases. On Thursday, Joondalup Health Campus staff were requested to wear masks in all clinical areas to reduce the transmission of respiratory viruses. It is understood St John of God Midland Hospital has also encouraged staff to wear masks in clinical areas. It comes as The West Australian this week revealed the number of people in hospital with the flu had more than doubled the same time last year. A Ramsay Health Care WA spokeswoman said the request to wear masks came after an increase in infectious respiratory bugs at the hospital — including influenza and COVID. 'Joondalup Health Campus is encouraging staff to wear face masks in all clinical areas in response to an increase in respiratory viruses, including influenza and COVID-19, which the hospital is seeing more of than usual for this time of the year, including in relation to inpatients,' she said. 'At this stage, Hollywood Private Hospital, Glengarry Private Hospital and Attadale Rehabilitation Hospital haven't experienced the same level of heightened influenza and COVID activity, and therefore have not needed to make changes to mask wearing protocols. 'Ramsay Health Care will continue to closely monitor the situation across our WA hospitals.' She encouraged people to get the flu vaccination and keep up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Perth's northern suburbs have experienced the highest flu numbers in the metropolitan area with 2556 cases so far this year. The eastern suburbs are next with 2316 cases while the southern suburbs have recorded 1916 infections. A St John of God Health Care spokeswoman said 'ensuring the safety of patients and caregivers continues to be a top priority'. 'To be more agile in managing acute respiratory infections, a framework is in place that enables our wards or hospitals to introduce mask use during periods of increased risk, such as localised outbreaks,' she said. 'These decisions are made locally, based on clinical advice and current risk levels.' A WA Health spokesman said the department had not issued a State-wide directive to wear masks in hospitals. 'As per the COVID-19 infection and prevention control in WA healthcare facilities guidelines, healthcare and residential care facilities may implement routine mask-wearing as part of their winter respiratory virus strategy, during specific situations,' he said. WA Health figures show that, as of June 15, there have been 8708 recorded influenza infections so far this year, more than double the 3760 cases this time last year. Of those 8708 cases, 1579 people have been admitted to hospital — more than double the 749 at the same time last year. COVID cases have also been climbing with an average of 156 people in hospital with the infection, as of June 15, after 148 people the previous week. Health experts warned a further spike of flu was expected in coming weeks as the middle of winter nears. WA chief health officer Andrew Robertson urged anyone feeling sick to look after themselves. 'Obviously they need to rest and if they become unwell, particularly if they have any other health issues, consider going to the GP and to our emergency department, noting that it is a busy time of year for all of our hospitals,' he said on Wednesday.
Perth Now
20-06-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Hospital staff urged to wear masks as respiratory bugs hit
Two Perth hospitals have given a directive to staff to wear masks after an unprecedented influx of influenza and COVID-19 cases. On Thursday, Joondalup Health Campus staff were requested to wear masks in all clinical areas to reduce the transmission of respiratory viruses. It is understood St John of God Midland Hospital has also encouraged staff to wear masks in clinical areas. It comes as The West Australian this week revealed the number of people in hospital with the flu had more than doubled the same time last year. A Ramsay Health Care WA spokeswoman said the request to wear masks came after an increase in infectious respiratory bugs at the hospital — including influenza and COVID. 'Joondalup Health Campus is encouraging staff to wear face masks in all clinical areas in response to an increase in respiratory viruses, including influenza and COVID-19, which the hospital is seeing more of than usual for this time of the year, including in relation to inpatients,' she said. 'At this stage, Hollywood Private Hospital, Glengarry Private Hospital and Attadale Rehabilitation Hospital haven't experienced the same level of heightened influenza and COVID activity, and therefore have not needed to make changes to mask wearing protocols. 'Ramsay Health Care will continue to closely monitor the situation across our WA hospitals.' She encouraged people to get the flu vaccination and keep up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Perth's northern suburbs have experienced the highest flu numbers in the metropolitan area with 2556 cases so far this year. The eastern suburbs are next with 2316 cases while the southern suburbs have recorded 1916 infections. A St John of God Health Care spokeswoman said 'ensuring the safety of patients and caregivers continues to be a top priority'. 'To be more agile in managing acute respiratory infections, a framework is in place that enables our wards or hospitals to introduce mask use during periods of increased risk, such as localised outbreaks,' she said. 'These decisions are made locally, based on clinical advice and current risk levels.' A WA Health spokesman said the department had not issued a State-wide directive to wear masks in hospitals. 'As per the COVID-19 infection and prevention control in WA healthcare facilities guidelines, healthcare and residential care facilities may implement routine mask-wearing as part of their winter respiratory virus strategy, during specific situations,' he said. WA Health figures show that, as of June 15, there have been 8708 recorded influenza infections so far this year, more than double the 3760 cases this time last year. Of those 8708 cases, 1579 people have been admitted to hospital — more than double the 749 at the same time last year. COVID cases have also been climbing with an average of 156 people in hospital with the infection, as of June 15, after 148 people the previous week. Health experts warned a further spike of flu was expected in coming weeks as the middle of winter nears. WA chief health officer Andrew Robertson urged anyone feeling sick to look after themselves. 'Obviously they need to rest and if they become unwell, particularly if they have any other health issues, consider going to the GP and to our emergency department, noting that it is a busy time of year for all of our hospitals,' he said on Wednesday.
