National overhaul of health system only way to improve ambulance ramping, experts say

Health experts say a national overhaul of the health system is needed. (ABC News: Che Chorley)

A visit to the emergency department is something many Australians would dread, but it is something almost all will need to do at some point in their lifetime.

But as the complexity and frequency of emergency department (ED) visits increase, hospitals and their staff are being stretched past their limits.