A shortage of cardiac beds and staff in Wellington and Christchurch hospitals is leaving patients at risk and waiting weeks for treatment instead of the recommended days.
Source: rnz.co.nz
Re-published from the Centrist with permission
Patients left waiting weeks for lifesaving procedures amid bed shortage
A shortage of cardiac beds and staff in Wellington and Christchurch hospitals is leaving patients at risk and waiting weeks for treatment instead of the recommended days.
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