allegations of waitlist manipulation and a culture of fear at one of Sydney’s most prestigious hospitals

Serious allegations of waitlist manipulation and a culture of fear at one of Australia’s most prestigious teaching hospitals have emerged as the Sydney Local Health District faces growing discontent among its staff.

In a document circulated to staff at Concord Hospital after he was prevented from speaking at a meeting between staff and the Sydney LHD board on Wednesday night, Royal Prince Alfred cardiologist Professor Ian Wilcox said problems at Concord were “deeper, and even more…