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Auckland Hospital Overcrowding Puts Patients at Risk, Doctor Warns
A doctor at Auckland Hospital has warned that near-constant overcrowding is putting patients at significant risk. The hospital's capacity issues are a persistent concern for patient safety and care.
20 Aug, 17:30 — 20 Aug, 19:34
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rnzHigh4h ago
Auckland Hospital's near-constant overcrowding putting patients at risk, doctor says
The doctor says it's leaving staff demoralised, while a patient advocate says data shows some EDs are in "a state of failure".
Read full article →nz-heraldMostly Factual2h ago
Auckland Hospital’s near-constant overcrowding putting patients at risk, doctor says
'Auckland’s ED continues to experience significant demand' – Dr Michael Shepherd.
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First report: rnz · 20 Aug, 17:30|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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