The billion-dollar Sydney hospital that’s performing worse than ever

Emergency department wait times at Sydney's Westmead Hospital have significantly increased over the past ten years, doubling during that period. Current data indicates that over 10% of patients are experiencing waits of nearly 22 hours before being seen in the emergency department. This trend suggests a growing strain on the hospital's resources and operational efficiency.

The worsening performance of a major, well-funded hospital like Westmead raises concerns about the overall state of healthcare delivery and patient access to timely medical care in the region.