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Teen's 5-day wait in hospital emergency department prompts official apologies

The WA health minister and director of the state's country health service have unreservedly apologised to a 17-year-old left in an emergency room for 116 hours waiting for specialised mental health care.

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ABC AustraliaJun 3, 2026, 3:21 AM

Teen's 5-day wait in hospital emergency department prompts official apologies

The WA health minister and director of the state's country health service have unreservedly apologised to a 17-year-old left in an emergency room for 116 hours waiting for specialised mental health care.

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