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Computer Virus Forces Hospital To Divert Ambulances
McGruber writes "The Atlanta Journal Constitution newspaper is reporting that a hospital with campuses in Lawrenceville and Duluth, Georgia turned ambulances away after the discovery of 'a system-wide computer virus that slowed patient registration and other operations.' They're only currently accepting patients with 'dire emergencies.' A spokeswoman for the hospital said the diversion happened because 'it's a trauma center and needs to be able to respond rapidly.' The situation began on Thursday afternoon and is expected to last through the weekend."
The hospital is still treating patients in emergency situations but is asking people with minor ailments, such as sore throats or sprained ankles, to contact their regular providers, Okun said.
We're in a sad state when people need to go to the hospital to deal with sore throats and sprained ankles.
Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. -Aldous Huxley
...is that they have created a system where in they can't function as a hospital without computers.
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