Qld: Staff tried to undermine Patel's efforts at hospital: court

AAP General News (Australia)
04-28-2010
Qld: Staff tried to undermine Patel's efforts at hospital: court

A court's been told a number of staff at Bundaberg Base Hospital tried to undermine
Dr JAYANT PATEL'S efforts to cut surgical waiting lists.

During cross-examination at PATEL'S manslaughter trial today .. Dr DARREN KEATING's
told the Supreme Court in Brisbane that PATEL had a very strong work ethic.

He said that ethic led him to suggest and implement improvements .. including the reduction
of waiting times .. within the hospital.

However Dr KEATING's told the court PATEL'S efforts were sometimes undermined by other staff.

He said a nurse who was in charge of the intensive care unit approached him on a number
of occasions about issues she had with PATEL.

The 60 year old's currently on trial chargesd with three counts of manslaughter ..

and one of grievous bodily harm.

The trial continues.

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KEYWORD: PATEL (BRISBANE)

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