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Parents seek answers from Townsville Hospital over paediatric audiology review

Andie Friend (left) received a cochlear implant through the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.  (Supplied: Clare Sarton)

Parents say they have been left in tears and are desperate to know whether or not the health of their children has been put at risk as Townsville University Hospital investigates problems at its paediatric audiology unit.

Hospital chief executive Kieran Keyes announced on Wednesday clinical standards may not have been met at the unit and two staff members had been stood down as part of routine practice.

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