Kath and Kim star Magda Szubanski slams 'unethical' nurse for tweeting about her hospital stay

Magda Szubanski was shocked when she discovered a tweet from a nurse about her recent operation. Photo / Getty Images

Kath & Kim star Magda Szubanski has unleashed on Twitter after someone claiming to be a nurse posted about looking after her in hospital.

The star, 58, who recently underwent an operation, expressed her shock at discovering a tweet from a medical professional who claimed to have overseen her recovery.

While the tweet has been deleted, responses to her post suggest the user had referred to her as a difficult patient.

Szubanski told fans she'd follow the matter up "through the appropriate channels" should she decide to take action.

The user has taken down their tweet and profile, but not before it was spotted by Szubanski, who promptly called them out.

"Post-op is an extremely vulnerable time and I think your employers would be very concerned for the privacy of any patients in your 'care'," she tweeted them directly.

By the way which hospital was this? Post-op is an extremely vulnerable time and I think your employers would be very concerned for the privacy of any patients in your “care” https://t.co/MnTC2Yx9zR

— Magda Szubanski AO (@MagdaSzubanski) November 26, 2019

Her fans flooded her with supportive messages, criticising the unnamed nurse for sharing private information about a patient on social media.

Responding to one fan, Szubanski posted: "Thanks. I have to say it was quite upsetting to find that in my feed. Made me feel very vulnerable and unsafe."

And in another, she added that she "bloody loves nurses and medical professionals" but was shaken up by the incident.

I bloody love nurses and medical professionals and am a huge supporter of their rights. I wanted to be a doctor when I was young. But I have to say this has quite shaken me up. The thought that I’m not safe at my most vulnerable https://t.co/wDgA8UH25Y

— Magda Szubanski AO (@MagdaSzubanski) November 27, 2019

Others slammed the nurse in question, calling them "vile" and "unethical".

And just so you are aware posting on twitter like this is a violation and you have actually contravened the ethical standards of your profession and patient confidentiality https://t.co/b2BJxNz9d5

— Magda Szubanski AO (@MagdaSzubanski) November 26, 2019

We are sorry this has happened and your confidence that you will be treated with respect and privacy has been shaken.

— ANMF (Vic Branch) (@anmfvic) November 27, 2019

I bloody love nurses and medical professionals and am a huge supporter of their rights. I wanted to be a doctor when I was young. But I have to say this has quite shaken me up. The thought that I’m not safe at my most vulnerable https://t.co/wDgA8UH25Y

— Magda Szubanski AO (@MagdaSzubanski) November 27, 2019

Another urged the star "not to let it go" given it is ultimately a legal issue.

I bloody love nurses and medical professionals and am a huge supporter of their rights. I wanted to be a doctor when I was young. But I have to say this has quite shaken me up. The thought that I’m not safe at my most vulnerable https://t.co/wDgA8UH25Y

— Magda Szubanski AO (@MagdaSzubanski) November 27, 2019

Szubanski later thanked her fans for their messages, adding that if she decided to follow up on the matter, she'd do so "through the appropriate channels".

Everyone I so appreciate your support but if I decide to follow this matter up it will be done properly through the appropriate channels. 🙏🏻

— Magda Szubanski AO (@MagdaSzubanski) November 27, 2019