South Australian Health Blunder Sparks Backlash

0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest from Sydney News Today. A South Australian government email mix-up has sparked backlash during the state election campaign. Health officials accidentally send journalists a positive message from the wrong cancer patient named Stephen King. This came right after a news story about another Stephen King who died last year following delays outside the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Ambulance wrapping remains a hot political topic for the labor government. They promised to fix the crisis back in the 2022 election, but face ongoing criticism. The blunder happened as the premier's team tried to provide context on patient complaints. The Australian Medical Association slammed the move, saying patient detail should never become a political tool. Associate Professor Peter Subramaniam called it wrong to use such info to defend or attack the system. He was also shocked that patients endure ramping in their final hours. Premier Peter Malinowskas ruled out any resignation for health minister Chris Picton.

1:01Picton apologized publicly, emitting the email was a mistake and more checks were needed. He stressed transparency but owned up to the error. Opposition leader Ashton Hurn called the instinct to release the email deeply troubling. Picton vows to stay accountable and keep working on health fixes as the campaign heats up. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com