Oops!! Aussy Radio Station Prank worked...

TrixiBuG · 5 Dec 2012 at 12:33

Oh dear...I think some one is going to get the sack!

DJs impersonating the Queen and Prince Charles were allowed to speak directly to staff on the Duchess’s ward and obtain detailed updates on her condition, which were then played LIVE on air

The hospital's chief executive said it was a foolish and deplorable prank but added that patient confidentiality is taken extremely seriously and that telephone protocols are now being reviewed

Honestly...they must have done some pretty convincing voices - or the receptionist and nurse are thick? I think she might be better in an NHS hospital...its next to impossible to speak to a ward when you call them

Shayper · 5 Dec 2012 at 12:35

Haha some people are so stupid

Cosimo · 5 Dec 2012 at 12:38

trixilux said:
I think she might be better in an NHS hospital...its next to impossible to speak to a ward when you call them

I've not yet managed to speak to a ward, staff yes but a ward no.

tres · 5 Dec 2012 at 12:38

Vulcan · 5 Dec 2012 at 12:39

Social engineering for the win!

Cosimo · 5 Dec 2012 at 12:40

Shayper said:
Haha some people are so stupid

Definitely candidates for promotion.

TrixiBuG · 5 Dec 2012 at 12:44

simulatorman said:
I've not yet managed to speak to a ward, staff yes but a ward no.

Alright lol

I meant direct to a ward and speak to someone on said ward

BluSky · 5 Dec 2012 at 12:44

simulatorman said:
I've not yet managed to speak to a ward, staff yes but a ward no.

Ive spoken to wards on many an occasion... they just don't tend to reply.

. Seriously though the staff they spoke to must be completely daft!

julianhj · 5 Dec 2012 at 12:45

Blimey, bit of an oversight there. Our local hospital have a password system in place (unique to each patient) for even routine stuff like major RTCs and serious assaults so the police can get updates. I'm sure that's fairly standard practice.

Jacksonn · 5 Dec 2012 at 12:57

How on earth did they manage to get that kind of information. As said someone is loosing there job!

doofer · 5 Dec 2012 at 13:14

Jacksonn said:
As said someone is loosing there job!

They could always become an English Teacher at your old School.

mmj_uk · 5 Dec 2012 at 13:47

The woman who originally picked up the phone sounded Indian, she probably went straight to the other woman and said "The queen is on the phone".

Substance · 5 Dec 2012 at 14:18

For such a serious breach of the data protection act someone has to lose their job, It's a shame but it HAS to go further really considering who was involved

doodah · 7 Dec 2012 at 14:57

A lot of chatter saying the receptionist who took the call has killed herself :S

Amleto · 7 Dec 2012 at 14:58

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18467279

Participant · 7 Dec 2012 at 16:38

xibinim said:
A lot of chatter saying the receptionist who took the call has killed herself :S

Presumably on account of the shame of being pranked by an Australian

xMarkie · 7 Dec 2012 at 17:10

Robbie G said:
Presumably on account of the shame of being pranked by an Australian

Its wrong but chuckle worthy

coopersim · 7 Dec 2012 at 17:41

xMarkie said:
Its wrong but chuckle worthy

Really?

It's not though, is it.

Kutter · 7 Dec 2012 at 17:47

This was on the news here when i was driving home yesterday, funny but these are better..