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Nursing fast-track: 130 extra nurses to start studying earlier
The announcement comes as medical professionals speak out about acute staffing shortages.
The announcement comes as medical professionals speak out about acute staffing shortages.
'If I didn’t think there were knock-on effects for patients, I wouldn't be talking.'
The Health Minister says Te Whatu Ora needs to 'get on with' finding a solution.
'There are no reliable statistics on suicide rates by occupation in New Zealand.'
It comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.
Study debunks belief that Pacific people don't use primary healthcare before visiting ED.
The PM says the Government is also looking at Health NZ's ethnicity criteria.
Her family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.
Health officials said it was an important step in reducing historical health inequities.
F&P Healthcare's earnings have fallen to more normal levels after a big Covid-surge.
“We are aware that getting into timely general practice is a problem.”
The decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the Government $619m.
A public-private healthcare partnership could be an option, Sandra Hazlehurst says.
Coroner finds "confusion" among health professionals and experts he consulted.
AI algorithms may have inherent biases that could lead to discrimination.
Breakthrough NZ cancer therapy moves closer to market after deal with pharma giant.
PM Chris Hipkins says he is not expecting a mass exodus of Kiwis chasing higher wages.
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Figures obtained by the Weekend Herald reveal a hospital system pushed to breaking point.
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The Greerton clinic has been closed since the end of April 2022 due to staff shortages.
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Te Whatu Ora said it now expected payments to current staff to begin in July.
March has been a month of reflection, but the mahi must go on.
Endometriosis has been described by some as a condition sometimes considered "invisible."
An investigation is under way after a patient died while on the wait list.
Improvements to be made to reception, patient waiting areas and nursing treatment rooms.
Candida auris is spreading rapidly across the US.
Te Whatu Ora aims to have 300 local trainers available by 2027.