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Perth Obstetrician Pleads Guilty to Fatal Dalkeith Crash Charges

Elective surgeries in Western Australia have been postponed due to a surge in emergency department demand, according to WA Health Director General Shirley Bowen.
A high volume of patient presentations has occurred, leading to the rescheduling of non-urgent surgeries planned for Wednesday in the metro area.
Health authorities use surgery postponement as a strategy when under pressure to ensure emergency healthcare access.
Patients affected by the rescheduling will be notified by their treating hospital, with a commitment to reschedule surgeries as soon as possible.

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