卫生部长否认新西兰达加维尔医院的关闭声称,尽管缺乏人员,并越来越依赖远程医疗. Health Minister refutes closure claims for NZ's Dargaville Hospital, despite staffing shortages and increased reliance on telehealth.
卫生部长Shane Reti博士驳斥了新西兰Dargaville医院即将关闭的说法, Health Minister Dr. Shane Reti has refuted claims that Dargaville Hospital in New Zealand is closing, labeling the rumors as "utterly wrong." 医院面临医生严重短缺的问题,往往离开急诊部门和住院病房,下班后没有医务人员。 The hospital faces a significant shortage of doctors, often leaving its emergency department and inpatient ward without medical staff after hours. 这导致更加依赖远程保健服务和转至Whangarei医院。 This has led to increased reliance on telehealth services and transfers to Whangārei Hospital. 8月份护士罢工,原因是工作压力太大,得不到足够的医疗支助。 A nurses' strike occurred in August due to the stress of working without adequate medical support.