Health system needs 3450 more doctors and 4100 more nurses in next decade
There has been huge growth in nursing numbers but gaps remain, Health NZ says.
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The unit was initially expected to be finished in 2023.
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Hidden camera footage exposes abuse at Ōamaru care facility.
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36,000 nurses strike nationwide after ‘distressing’ pay offer
Healthcare workers take action, citing patient safety threats and stalled negotiations.
Health NZ to take longer to hit budget targets
The organisation is also expecting a deficit of $1.1 billion in the next year.
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Pharmac minister, chair refuse to express confidence in CEO Sarah Fitt
The revelation came amid a scrappy start to Parliament's second scrutiny week.
Opinion: Not every Kiwi kid will be at the beach this Christmas
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Eric Crampton: Health officials' unhealthy McDonald’s obsession
OPINION: A fast food fiasco shows some health officials are out of control.
'Remove the gag clause': Doctors should be able to mention assisted dying - ministry
Government says any changes will be left to a member's bill.
Luke Bradford speaks about GPs' waitlist warning
Royal NZ College of General Practitioners medical director Luke Bradford speaks with Ryan Bridge about concerns over patients needing hospital treatment not making the waitlist.
Missed scan signs lead to death of newborn, lung removal for another baby
Missed diagnoses involving two babies had 'profound impact' on the families involved.
‘Deeply worried’: Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy jnr to health role alarms NZ health experts
RFK's peripheral role in the Samoan measles epidemic has been raised by several experts.
'Deeply unwell': Inpatient threw boiling water in mental health worker's face
Derive McNeill has since thanked the man for working in the mental health sector.
Report reveals massive growth for Turanga Health amid changing health sector
'Turanga Health is essential for helping iwi enjoy sound good health throughout life.'
Trump appoints Dr Oz to key US health role
Former TV celebrity chosen to lead the US' massive public health insurance programme.
Battery pack identified as mystery threat 'device' found in public toilet
Police cordoned off the medical clinic, leaving it unable to treat patients.
Unborn baby dies after urgent scan results sent to 'nowhere'
The first-time mum began spotting a few days later and her baby was stillborn.
Health NZ costs for contractors and consultants soar by $80m over past year
Labour MP says healthcare quality suffering due to rising contractor costs and staff cuts.
The NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 people
And how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.
Locals risk speeding tickets to get to hospital as ambulance station closed indefinitely
St John's Kawakawa ambulance station is closed with no timeline for repairs or reopening.
'Speed up access' to health services: New child wellness centre opens
It is a 'significant milestone' in Health NZ's commitment to improving children's health.
Letters: A healthy society doesn't leave people behind
OPINION: Also in today's letters – abuse redress; hard health facts; populism v fascism.
Collaboration not competition: Concern raised at after-hours healthcare tender process
Some local clinics are critical of Te Whatu Ora's tender process for a gap in services.
Man died within two days of being sent home from hospital without oxygen
The much-loved husband and father was rushed back to hospital but died there.
Letters: All Blacks' win as underdogs; meddling in medical school selection
OPINION: 'I wonder if World Rugby knows about this interpretation or rule change?'
'Selfless hero': The NZ doctor who used his cancer diagnosis to help others
Obituary: 'There will not be any other who has made such a positive impact on so many.'
Patients carried up stairs all week after hospital lift breaks
The only lift at Bay of Islands Hospital has been out of order since Saturday.
Mental health crisis call-outs: Police agree to delay next phase
Police have started cutting back on time spent escorting patients to hospitals.
Junior doctor failed to check if woman was pregnant before inserting contraceptive device
The woman found out she was pregnant at 20 weeks when she felt movement in her abdomen.
Letters: Polkinghorne and health authorities' apology script
OPINION: Can life now go on as before after the HDC says sorry?
Health workers worried about violence as police pull back on mental health call-outs
Health NZ's scrambling to bring in new ways to cope with people in mental health distress.