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SBS Australia
29-04-2025
- Health
- SBS Australia
What to expect when taking your child to the emergency department
If your child needs urgent help call Triple Zero for an ambulance. Triage is the initial point of care in a hospital's emergency department. Parents should know what doctors think is wrong with their children and the diagnosis when discharged from the emergency department. A Sydney-based parent, Bethany Girling, knew she had to rush her daughter to the children's emergency department when she spotted alarming signs and symptoms on her. "She had really high fevers. They were going on for probably about four days at this stage. We've been to the doctor, and she was on antibiotics, but she just wasn't getting better," Ms Girling says. Ms Girling noted that her daughter wasn't drinking, her chest was working hard, and her ribs were sucking in. Without hesitation, she rushed her to the nearest children's emergency department. Paediatric Emergency Doctor Matthew O'Meara When to go the emergency department Paediatric Emergency Doctor Matthew O'Meara from Sydney Children's Hospital advises that parents should always trust their instincts. "That instinct can come from a number of things. Sometimes they might notice their child being less alert, less active, less playful. It may be that they've got breathing problems. It maybe they look a poor colour, they look much paler than usual or modelled or bluish," Dr O'Meara says. He adds that they may not be drinking much or passing much urine, or sometimes, their parents have that gut feeling or instinct that something isn't right. If you are worried about your child, Dr O'Meara points to the health care services available that can help, starting with calling Triple Zero for an ambulance. "There're a few doors into the health system. The most urgent door is by calling triple zero for an ambulance. And l would do if you are really concerned that your child needs help straight away, that they're finding it very difficult to breathe, that they have a very poor colour, that you think they've stopped breathing or they're not conscious or they are having a fit," he explains. An emergency department is a suitable place if they require assistance more urgently. Dr O'Meara says if your child is experiencing some difficulty breathing—though it's not severe—has a slightly unusual colour, is drinking less than usual, and appears less active than normal, it's essential to seek help soon at the emergency department. If you feel that something isn't quite right and you need to see them later today or tomorrow, visiting a general practice or an urgent care centre would be a good option. If you are worried about your child and need help immediately call Triple Zero for an ambulance. Credit: kali9/Getty Images What to expect in the emergency department So, what happens next if you find yourself in the emergency department? Triage is the initial point of care in a hospital's emergency department. It is a system designed to prioritise patients based on the severity of their condition. She explains that the triage person is a nurse. They can quickly look over your child and assess their condition based on the urgency of their need to be seen. "They're given a triage category based on that urgency. So, the most critically unwell patients will be seen first. And then the less urgent patients will then be seen in a timely manner," Ms Bold says. Ms Bold explains that triage prioritises cases based on urgency for life-threatening conditions, ensuring that the most critical cases receive the highest priority. Do I have to pay? In Australia, visits to public hospital emergency departments are free for Medicare cardholders. However, if you attend a private hospital emergency department, you will need to pay a fee. Ambulance services also typically incur charges in most states, with fees varying depending on where you are. Some people, such as concession cardholders or those with private health insurance, may be exempt from these costs. Your child's health details can include allergies, medications, and pre-existing conditions. Credit: ozgurcankaya/Getty Images Tips for parents and follow up care If you can prepare before heading to the emergency department, Ms Bold suggests having your primary details handy. "When you come into our emergency department, we really like it when parents have their Medicare card available or any health details available and their address and phone number so we can contact them if we need to," Ms Bold says. Your child's health details can include allergies, medications, and pre-existing conditions. It may also include symptoms when they started, what made them worse, and any treatment you've tried. Dr Matthew O'Meara explains what happens next if your child's case is processed to be seen next in the queue. "They will be seen by other nurses, doctors and . Who will assess them in more detail, go through the story in more detail, examine them and work out if any investigations are necessary, like blood tests or x-rays can assess their response to treatment," he explains. He adds that children may need to be observed for a while before a decision is made about their care. Most children can go home from the emergency department. Still, some may need to be admitted to the hospital for an extended period of care. If your child's case is less urgent than others in the emergency department, you might face a longer wait time. At the end of your visit to the children's emergency department, you should have learned several important things about your child's health situation. If your child's case is less urgent than others in the emergency department, you might face a longer wait time. Source: iStockphoto / chameleonseye/Getty Images Dr O'Meara explains that parents should know what doctors think is wrong with their children and the diagnosis. They should tell you what you should expect to happen at home and what things should make you concerned and need to seek medical help. Doctors will also advise you on managing simple things like pain, fever, and fluids. Dr O'Meara says that health practitioners at the emergency department should talk to you about medications and treatments, their effects, and any possible side effects. They will also advise you on where to go if your child needs care after going home from the emergency. "Ideally, we don't just talk to you about these things. We give you written information in factsheets, and ideally in your preferred language as well, to describe what's going on, and we should communicate with your normal treating doctor about what's going on. So, send them a discharge summary or give you a discharge summary to take to your doctor," Dr O'Meara adds. If your family prefers a language other than English, you can access a free translating and interpreting service to help communicate with health services by calling 13 14 50. Now you know what to expect if you have to go to the emergency department, but you can also learn about the English words and phrases you may come across in these situations. Listen to SBS Learn English episode 85 to improve your English and feel more confident when talking to hospital staff. For more information, visit your local hospital's website or Health Direct at . Thanks to the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network for suggesting this topic. Factsheets (in several languages) and further information is available on the . Subscribe or follow the Australia Explained podcast for more valuable information and tips about settling into your new life in Australia. Do you have any questions or topic ideas? Send us an email to australiaexplained@
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dorset Chamber reacts to 'incredibly disappointing' new US tariffs
The Dorset Chamber has reacted to the news of a ten per cent tariff on all UK exports to the USA. The chamber's chief executive, Ian Girling, said this would be "incredibly disappointing" for businesses in the county who export to America. He said: "It is a lose-lose situation for everyone in the UK, US and world. "No one will escape the fallout with knock-on effects throughout the supply chain and global economy." READ MORE: US tariffs against dozens of nations draw dismay with calls for negotiations However, Mr Girling encouraged businesses to "remain calm" and trust the British government's negotiations with the USA. He added that the tariffs can be lifted at any time, depending on the outcome of the negotiations. He suggested that businesses start talking to their American customers about the impact of the tariffs, with the possibility of making new agreements. Businesses are advised to look into alternative markets, particularly in the EU and countries within the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Mr Girling also mentioned the help available from the British Business Bank's Growth Guarantee scheme, which could assist firms with cashflow issues. "Dorset Chamber will continue to support businesses and work with the British Chambers of Commerce to lobby government at the highest level," Mr Girling said.
The Independent
27-03-2025
- General
- The Independent
Two rings found by metal detectorists sell at auction for total of £30,000
Two medieval rings that were unearthed by a pair of metal detectorist friends in fields in Norfolk have sold at auction for a combined total of £30,000. Retired fire service worker Mark Sell found a gold bishop's ring with jewels set in it on King Row in the village of Shipdham in 2019. It was estimated to fetch £15,000 to £18,000, and sold at Noonans Mayfair in London for a hammer price of £19,000 on Wednesday. Mr Sell, 63, of Swaffham, who is planning to use his share of the proceeds to go on a special holiday, said afterwards: 'It was a wonderful price, and I am delighted with the result.' Tree surgeon Richard Girling, also 63, discovered a gold posy ring with a love message inscribed on it while searching a field in Merton, around 20 minutes from his home in Ickburgh, last year. The message translates from Medieval French as 'I love you by faith' or 'I love you faithfully'. The ring, estimated to fetch £6,000 to £8,000, sold for the hammer price of £11,000 at Noonans Mayfair. Mr Girling, who has yet to decide what to spend his share of the money on, said afterwards: 'I was working in a tree at the time of the auction, so didn't know how much the ring had sold for until I saw Mark, and I was amazed that it had sold for almost double the pre-sale estimate.' The pair have been metal detecting together for a long time and were together when Mr Sell discovered the bishop's ring. The proceeds from the sale of the two rings will be shared with the landowners. The ring found by Mr Sell was bought by a member of the trade, while the ring found by Mr Girling was bought by a private collector. The bishop's ring dates from the late 12th to early 13th century, and the gold posy ring dates from the 13th to 14th century.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
Hitler fanatic who stirred up online hate sentenced
A man who posted support online for Adolf Hitler and the Nazis has been handed a suspended sentence. Harris Girling, 57, posted more than 4,000 times, with the overall theme espousing Nazi ideology and hatred of Jews between August 2021 and his arrest in February 2023, Joe Allman, prosecuting, told Preston Crown Court. Girling, of Fulham Street in Nelson, Lancashire, admitted eight counts of stirring up hatred online, mostly of racial hatred but also based on sexual orientation. His online posts included hatred against Muslims, black people, Jews and homosexuals. When police seized his devices they included images of Hitler. Girling, described as intelligent, well read and "politically aware", with no previous convictions, used the US-based social media platform Gab, using a public profile so anyone could see his hateful messages. Mr Allman told the court Girling's posts received very few responses and this could not be regarded as widespread dissemination of hate speech. Brendan O'Leary, mitigating, said the father-of-one, whose wife lives in Romania, had worked as a psychiatric nurse and had in the past been a supporter of left-wing, progressive politics. Mr O'Leary continued: "What appears to have happened is in 2020 and thereafter, in deteriorating health, significant medication, his predilection towards isolation compounded by lockdown, ill health led him down a path that's quite frankly hard to explain. "He appears to be someone in the midst of very difficult personal circumstances. "He's sought an avenue to express his frustration, wholly inappropriately." Probation officers deemed Girling to be a low risk of re-offending, the court heard. Passing sentence, Judge Robert Altham, Recorder of Preston, gave Girling 24 months in prison for each count, but suspended for 20 months, with 35 rehabilitation days and a 26-week curfew. He said: "The decision to suspend has been a very finely balanced one. "By expressing these views you encourage others they may do the same and even act out some of the violent hateful acts you espoused." Girling was also given a criminal behaviour order, restricting his internet usage. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. HM Courts & Tribunal Service
BBC News
25-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Hitler fanatic who stirred up online hate sentenced
A man who posted support online for Adolf Hitler and the Nazis has been handed a suspended Girling, 57, posted more than 4,000 times, with the overall theme espousing Nazi ideology and hatred of Jews between August 2021 and his arrest in February 2023, Joe Allman, prosecuting, told Preston Crown of Fulham Street in Nelson, Lancashire, admitted eight counts of stirring up hatred online, mostly of racial hatred but also based on sexual online posts included hatred against Muslims, black people, Jews and homosexuals. When police seized his devices they included images of described as intelligent, well read and "politically aware", with no previous convictions, used the US-based social media platform Gab, using a public profile so anyone could see his hateful Allman told the court Girling's posts received very few responses and this could not be regarded as widespread dissemination of hate speech. 'Predilection' Brendan O'Leary, mitigating, said the father-of-one, whose wife lives in Romania, had worked as a psychiatric nurse and had in the past been a supporter of left-wing, progressive O'Leary continued: "What appears to have happened is in 2020 and thereafter, in deteriorating health, significant medication, his predilection towards isolation compounded by lockdown, ill health led him down a path that's quite frankly hard to explain."He appears to be someone in the midst of very difficult personal circumstances. "He's sought an avenue to express his frustration, wholly inappropriately."Probation officers deemed Girling to be a low risk of re-offending, the court sentence, Judge Robert Altham, Recorder of Preston, gave Girling 24 months in prison for each count, but suspended for 20 months, with 35 rehabilitation days and a 26-week said: "The decision to suspend has been a very finely balanced one."By expressing these views you encourage others they may do the same and even act out some of the violent hateful acts you espoused."Girling was also given a criminal behaviour order, restricting his internet usage. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
