It simply is not that important and never was. I think some people need to get a sense of perspective here rather than ramping up the drama even more. That is what has probably killed this woman - her being unable to see how trivial this whole thing is.
Spot on. The whole media storm made this story big news (even though at the time I didn't understand why) - which in turn has put the likes of this nurse into the spotlight, which I assume, she isn't used too!
You'd think Australian Broadcasters above all else would be a little bit wary as far as these kind of situations are concerned.
The Australian Communication and Media Authority which the regulatory body over there is already looking into this, especially as the radio station has been in previous trouble.
Just imagine the uproar if the BBC Radio One breakfast show had done it here. I'm sure the BBC Director General would have resigned by now.
Their intention was to gain some information on Kate/the royal baby, preferably in a humorous way, not to cause someone to commit suicide...
Doesn't matter..........they were trying to obtain information by deception, and later to broadcast that call, without any regard for the consequences of their actions.
She was not fired! However giving answers about patients to anyone other than direct family is a breach of patient confidentiality and she would have been liable for disciplinary action especially as the pranksters broadcast the call.
I thought this was the person who first took the call and not the one who gave out information?
If you were working for a royal, and had a call from someone claming to be the Queen - who but the most ardent Republicans would just say - "Sorry love, can't say anything" and hang up?
Thats what I was wondering earlier - is it possible the hospital were expecting a call from the queen and were told it was OK to let her know how Kate was getting on. I remember when phil was in hospital it being said the queen didnt visit but rang daily.
Yeah, I'm sure the family of the lady who has committed suicide would appreciate being told to "lighten up"
I've never liked pranks, primarily because the whole point of them is to humiliate people, and I honestly dont get how that is funny in any way. It's just uncomfortable, and often involves a kind of underlying bullying component as far as I can see. So sad that so many people just think this kind of thing is "a laugh".
And I can see how an ordinary, dedicated person who really cared about her job might find the shame of having made a mistake like this, as well as it being made public, absolutely devastating. Not everyone is thick-skinned.
I don't blame the DJs for this, after all who in their daft mind would expect to be put through as easily as that and even they themselves were surprised they got through.
She was not fired! However giving answers about patients to anyone other than direct family is a breach of patient confidentiality and she would have been liable for disciplinary action especially as the pranksters broadcast the call.
BBC said it was the first lady who picked up the call, not the second lady who gave information. I guess the first lady blamed herself for the second part.
The DJ's shouldn't really have made the call... wasting nurses time. But...
...It's not entirely expected - the hospital/Royal police should have been well aware of the high profile nature of this and reminded staff...
...Who should know anyhow not to give out such details...
But mistakes happen (on part of the nurse lady)...
I'm sure following all the press attention the hospital managers will have put a lot of pressure on the nurse, far more than had it been a leak of info about any old person.
...Which is why, the following line in the news about her death makes me angry - it sounds all wrong! "Supporting" sounds totally the wrong word! More like throwing every disciplinary procedure they could find at her?!!
I agree..... all that her "superiors" will give a sh!t about is the 'reputation' to the hospital, and the 'cost' to any future 'royal births'.... the thought that they would "support" a 'night receptionist' over that is laughable..
Hope these 2 australian p*^cks live a happy life knowing they indirectly caused someone's death.
It was a prank that ended badly. They are not pr*cks, they are normal Aussies having a laugh. Anyone with half a brain and a sense of humour found the phone call funny. Yes, it's very sad the way it has ended and I'm sure the DJ's feel bad but there was no need for your inane comment.
To all those saying not to blame the DJs: They played the prank not knowing the circumstances of the people they were playing the prank on, but that is a chance they took. They were totally irresponsible to do that.
The principle at law is that you take your victim as you find them. If you break into someone's home and they die of a heart attack, you can be found guilty of manslaughter, despite not knowing the person has a heart condition. It's a chance you take.
The point is that there are people out there who are ill, mentally or physically, who have not asked to be pranked, and who may not be able to handle the consequences of being pranked. Particularly if it could affect that person's career and their ability to put food on the table. If they are already depressed, it could push them over the edge.
There are loads of these radio pranks, and some of them just go too far. For instance, making people think their partner has cheated on them, and other things that cause distress to that person. Even if the DJ later tells the person it was a prank, it still causes distress at the time which that person may or not be able to handle. The very fact that the pranksters don't know the person they are pranking, is a reason not to do it.
Their intention was to gain some information on Kate/the royal baby, preferably in a humorous way, not to cause someone to commit suicide...
At the very least it is obvious the woman would be in serious trouble by revealing that info - and then they made it a million times worse by broadcasting it to the world.
I don't blame the DJs for this, after all who in their daft mind would expect to be put through as easily as that and even they themselves were surprised they got through.
A security letdown IMO.
No matter what crap people say on here if they didn't do it the women would still be alive and her children would still have a mother. Heartless and thoughtless, describes some FM's all over
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Spot on. The whole media storm made this story big news (even though at the time I didn't understand why) - which in turn has put the likes of this nurse into the spotlight, which I assume, she isn't used too!
The Australian Communication and Media Authority which the regulatory body over there is already looking into this, especially as the radio station has been in previous trouble.
Just imagine the uproar if the BBC Radio One breakfast show had done it here. I'm sure the BBC Director General would have resigned by now.
No need to imagine it. We all saw it with sachsgate.
Doesn't matter..........they were trying to obtain information by deception, and later to broadcast that call, without any regard for the consequences of their actions.
They would say that though wouldn't they .
I thought this was the person who first took the call and not the one who gave out information?
Thats what I was wondering earlier - is it possible the hospital were expecting a call from the queen and were told it was OK to let her know how Kate was getting on. I remember when phil was in hospital it being said the queen didnt visit but rang daily.
I've never liked pranks, primarily because the whole point of them is to humiliate people, and I honestly dont get how that is funny in any way. It's just uncomfortable, and often involves a kind of underlying bullying component as far as I can see. So sad that so many people just think this kind of thing is "a laugh".
And I can see how an ordinary, dedicated person who really cared about her job might find the shame of having made a mistake like this, as well as it being made public, absolutely devastating. Not everyone is thick-skinned.
A security letdown IMO.
BBC said it was the first lady who picked up the call, not the second lady who gave information. I guess the first lady blamed herself for the second part.
I agree..... all that her "superiors" will give a sh!t about is the 'reputation' to the hospital, and the 'cost' to any future 'royal births'.... the thought that they would "support" a 'night receptionist' over that is laughable..
damage limitation underway swiftly
I agree with this.
Same for all tossers who think it's hilarious to prank-call 999 throughout New Year's Eve and similar days.
It was a prank that ended badly. They are not pr*cks, they are normal Aussies having a laugh. Anyone with half a brain and a sense of humour found the phone call funny. Yes, it's very sad the way it has ended and I'm sure the DJ's feel bad but there was no need for your inane comment.
You must be a joy to live with.....NOT!
The principle at law is that you take your victim as you find them. If you break into someone's home and they die of a heart attack, you can be found guilty of manslaughter, despite not knowing the person has a heart condition. It's a chance you take.
The point is that there are people out there who are ill, mentally or physically, who have not asked to be pranked, and who may not be able to handle the consequences of being pranked. Particularly if it could affect that person's career and their ability to put food on the table. If they are already depressed, it could push them over the edge.
There are loads of these radio pranks, and some of them just go too far. For instance, making people think their partner has cheated on them, and other things that cause distress to that person. Even if the DJ later tells the person it was a prank, it still causes distress at the time which that person may or not be able to handle. The very fact that the pranksters don't know the person they are pranking, is a reason not to do it.
The dead woman is the person who took the original call and not the one who passed on the info
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20645838
The original prank went global, this news is going to be an even bigger story.
At the very least it is obvious the woman would be in serious trouble by revealing that info - and then they made it a million times worse by broadcasting it to the world.
No matter what crap people say on here if they didn't do it the women would still be alive and her children would still have a mother. Heartless and thoughtless, describes some FM's all over
What information on the baby?
She is how many weeks gone?
Information on her condition was updated though out the day.