Leaked hospital records from one of Sydney's major hospital emergency departments reveal some severely distressed patients are waiting up to three-and-a-half days for care.
And as reported, there are now fears the entire system is on the brink of collapse.
Last week, more than 200 NSW public sector psychiatrists – the lowest paid in the country – resigned.
They're demanding the state government address chronic staff shortages by boosting pay; something New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says it can't afford to do.