While admitted to the emergency department at Broome Hospital, I was placed in a room with another man and a woman next to us with only a curtain to separate us. The two police officers were questioning the woman about a domestic violence incident with a lot of detail including names of families, details of crimes, street names and history. I felt extremely uncomfortable but also for her knowing this was not professional and good practice from the police to protect the victim and other family members. I removed myself to the waiting room and put a complaint in with the doctor. She and the other hospital staff were professional and excellent. The police should know better and I hope this is followed up. I can provide times and date.
"Lack of privacy during questioning"
About: Broome Health Campus / Emergency Department Broome Health Campus Emergency Department Broome 6725
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