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'Our system may entirely collapse': Nelson doctor fears no one listening over dire impact of shortstaffing

rnz.co.nz ·New Zealand · health
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Dr. Patrick Meffan warns that his healthcare system may entirely collapse. He and his colleagues believe their concerns are being ignored. This fear stems from a lack of staff to fill open positions. Consequently, some medical cases are forced to take a back seat. The doctor describes the impact of these shortstaffing issues as dire.

Dr Patrick Meffan says he and his colleagues fear nobody is listening, as some cases take a back seat while jobs remain unfilled.

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