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Forgotten referral led to patient's death, Victorian shadow minister says

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A patient at a Mildura hospital in Victoria has died following delays in the triage process, according to the state's shadow minister. The incident has prompted the hospital to initiate a formal review into its internal procedures.

The hospital currently relies on a paper-based record system, which has been identified as a contributing factor in the failure to process a patient referral. The review is intended to address these systemic issues and prevent further delays in patient care.

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