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She later noticed she was admitted under the pseudonym Karen Jones.
She said the hospital claimed it was for her own safety and to prevent media attention.
“The people (came) and they said that they have to change my name,” Rosalia told Today.
”I (felt) terrible. It’s like I’ve been ripped of my identity.
“We fell in love with Australia.”
Rosalia said that she has not felt safe in the country for the past two years.
“Our government never, ever listened to us,” she said.
She said she is on medication and is getting help from her community as she continues to grieve for the innocent lives lost in the terror attack.
South Western Sydney Local Health District said it sometimes used aliases to protect patient privacy.
“South Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to ensuring patient privacy is protected at all times and takes all necessary steps to ensure it is maintained,” a spokesperson said.
“All staff in public hospitals are bound by privacy legislation to safeguard patient confidentiality.
“This may include the use of aliases or disguised identity.“
