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Pengilley, V., & Kennedy, E. (2026, October 18). Surgery referrals missed in Sydney hospital email blunder. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-18/nsw-sydney-hospital-canterbury-apology-surgery-referrals/107280434
Pengilley, Victoria, and Else Kennedy. “Surgery referrals missed in Sydney hospital email blunder.” ABC News (AU), 18 Oct. 2026, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-18/nsw-sydney-hospital-canterbury-apology-surgery-referrals/107280434.
Pengilley, Victoria, and Else Kennedy. “Surgery referrals missed in Sydney hospital email blunder.” ABC News (AU), October 18, 2026. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-18/nsw-sydney-hospital-canterbury-apology-surgery-referrals/107280434.
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Sydney Local Health District issued an apology after discovering 3,400 emails had been left unchecked in a forgotten inbox, including 16 patient referrals for elective surgeries. Some of these referrals dated back to late 2025. Four patients were recommended surgery within 30 days, while another twelve fell into the 90-day window. This blunder has raised concerns about patient care and administrative oversight in hospitals.