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A Yeppoon woman is suing Rockhampton Hospital for allegedly exposing her to physical and verbal abuse during her employment in the emergency department.
Christine Brett, 61, worked as an administration assistant in the emergency department from 2014 to 2017.
Ms Brett claims she was at times the first point of contact for injured persons and other members of the public, with patients in various states of emotional or physical distress, significant pain and suffering critical injuries with dismemberment, or suffering psychological or psychiatric condition episodes.
According to her claim lodged at the Rockhampton Supreme Court, Ms Brett alleged she was exposed to verbal aggression and physical violence and witnessed other staff members being abused.