A shortage of doctors in Hutt Valley is putting immense pressure on medical staff
A shortage of doctors in Hutt Valley is putting immense pressure on medical staff
7 February 2020
Research from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists estimates a 26 percent shortage of senior doctors in the Hutt Valley.
Association Executive Director Sarah Dalton says it's causing staff fatigue, insufficient training, long wait times, and overall a worse level of care.
She says if we want quality healthcare, it'll cost us more as a country.
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