<description>&lt;p&gt;Launceston General Hospital has dominated the headlines in recent years in Tasmania, with a wave of horror stories. But as staff at the Royal Hobart see matters unfold publicly up north, they were fighting to be heard on the south end of the Apple Island too. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some key people we refer to in this episode of the podcast and who they are:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Amanda Duncan - whistleblower nurse Launceston General Hospital&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Gracie - whistleblower nurse Royal Hobart Hospital&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Jeremy Rockliffe - Premier of Tasmania&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Dr Peter Renshaw - a longtime executive of the Launceston General Hospital&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Rosalie Woodruff - leader of the Tasmanian Greens Party&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Will Gordon - whistleblower  Launceston General Hospital&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acronyms you may hear and what they mean: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;AHPRA - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;AYDC - Ashley Youth Detention Centre &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;COI - Commission of Inquiry&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;LGH - Launceston General Hospital&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;RHH/ Royal Hobart - Royal Hobart Hospital&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;THS South - Tasmania Health System South (Hobart)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important information for survivors:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Tasmania Police are ready to deal with reports that relate to any criminal activity, historic or ongoing, but only those that include other perpetrators. Call them on 131 444&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Anyone struggling with their mental health and feelings of suicidal ideation or depression can call LIFELINE AUSTRALIA 13 11 14&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Locals can reach Launceston counselling service Laurel House https://laurelhouse.org.au/&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Send any tips or information to thenursepodcast@protonmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Nurse

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12 | Another Hospital

MAR 14, 202436 MIN
The Nurse

12 | Another Hospital

MAR 14, 202436 MIN

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Launceston General Hospital has dominated the headlines in recent years in Tasmania, with a wave of horror stories. But as staff at the Royal Hobart see matters unfold publicly up north, they were fighting to be heard on the south end of the Apple Island too.  Some key people we refer to in this episode of the podcast and who they are: Amanda Duncan - whistleblower nurse Launceston General Hospital Gracie - whistleblower nurse Royal Hobart Hospital Jeremy Rockliffe - Premier of Tasmania Dr Peter Renshaw - a longtime executive of the Launceston General Hospital Rosalie Woodruff - leader of the Tasmanian Greens Party Will Gordon - whistleblower  Launceston General Hospital Acronyms you may hear and what they mean:  AHPRA - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AYDC - Ashley Youth Detention Centre  COI - Commission of Inquiry LGH - Launceston General Hospital RHH/ Royal Hobart - Royal Hobart Hospital THS South - Tasmania Health System South (Hobart) Important information for survivors: Tasmania Police are ready to deal with reports that relate to any criminal activity, historic or ongoing, but only those that include other perpetrators. Call them on 131 444 Anyone struggling with their mental health and feelings of suicidal ideation or depression can call LIFELINE AUSTRALIA 13 11 14 Locals can reach Launceston counselling service Laurel House https://laurelhouse.org.au/ Send any tips or information to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.