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A hospital system pushed to the brink by the Covid-19 pandemic is now confronting another crisis. Senior journalist Alex Spence highlights the impact it is...
The failings of Dunedin Hospital staff which led to the death of a patient have been confirmed by the Human Rights Review Tribunal. The 68-year-old...
The failings of Dunedin Hospital staff which led to the death of a patient have been confirmed by the Human Rights Review Tribunal. The 68-year-old...
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Senior doctor's plea to Health NZ bosses illustrates the extreme strain on EDs nationally.
Emergency department clinical director David Prisk says alcohol-related harm is a significant problem. Clinical director for Palmerston North Hospital's emergency department, David Prisk, said intoxicated patients placed a huge strain on ED. “It’s a significant problem in society and I think that it’s a significant problem in the emergency department, particularly in the weekend. “We recognise the witching hour is sort of 3am, it’s not midnight. Sometimes that's related to alcohol, sometimes it’s not.” Hospital resources and staff were affected, with abuse from intoxicated ...