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Need for overhaul signalled

The Cancer Society is calling for a system overhaul following the revelation that timely care for those in the South remains jeopardised. Cancer. ....

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Verrall 'frustrated' staff deficit not addressed earlier | Otago Daily Times Online News

Health Minister Ayesha Verrall says she is frustrated action was not taken sooner to address Southern cancer care’s staffing problem as Dunedin. ....

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Cancer care inadequacies well known: clinician

A damning report of cancer care delays in the South has thrown light on a situation a clinician says was ignored by healthcare governance for years. ....

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MP Liz Craig to present Cancer Society petition to Parliament

The Cancer Society wants a reduction in the number of retailers selling tobacco products. ....

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Southern District Health Board to outsource cancer treatment

Southern District Health Board to outsource cancer treatment
12 May, 2021 09:36 PM
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Melissa Vining. Photo / Laura Smith
Otago Daily Times
Mountainous cancer treatment waiting lists have defeated the Southern District Health Board, which yesterday called for outside help to treat up to 200 people.
Patient advocates, while welcoming the prospect of much-needed diagnosis and treatment finally being provided for people possibly facing a terminal illness, were scathing of the SDHB for having let its waiting lists get to this point.
I am really pleased for the people who are on the waiting list, but I m also really sad because that will cost so much money that could have been used for lots of patients, Southland cancer campaigner Melissa Vining said. ....

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