Man dies as ambulance takes over two hours to respond to chest pain
A 53-year-old with chest pain was told to drive, chose to wait instead, and died while waiting.
A 53-year-old from Annerley, Brisbane called triple zero on Saturday night with chest pain and shortness of breath. Code IC classifications like his normally receive a response within 27 minutes 90 per cent of the time.
When the ambulance service called asking if he could drive to a nearby hospital, he declined, saying he lived alone and felt unsafe. Paramedics arrived more than two hours later and found him dead at home.
Health Minister Tim Nicholls said the case showed the pressure on Queensland's health system. Incident reviews are underway.
- 53 years old
- Patient age
- More than 2 hours
- Response time
- 27.2 minutes (90% of time)
- Standard response for code IC
- Annerley, Brisbane
- Location
Why it mattersAmbulance delays can be life-threatening, especially when patients have serious symptoms like chest pain.
AustraliaQueensland residents with chest pain or emergencies may face waits longer than the standard 27-minute response target.
Corroborated by7news.com.au·theage.com.au
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