新西兰的Waikato医院授权护理人员出于安全考虑与病人进行英语通讯。 Waikato Hospital in New Zealand mandates English-only communication for nursing staff with patients due to safety concerns.

新西兰的Waikato医院规定,护理人员必须只用英语与病人沟通,并援引临床环境的安全关切。 Waikato Hospital in New Zealand has mandated that nursing staff communicate exclusively in English with patients, citing safety concerns in clinical settings. 批评者认为该指令是针对印度、菲律宾和帕西菲卡护士的, 反映了系统性的种族主义。 This directive has faced backlash, with critics arguing it targets Indian, Filipino, and Pasifika nurses and reflects systemic racism. 卫生部长Shane Reti在临床安全时支持护士使用第一种语言。 Health Minister Shane Reti supports nurses using their first languages when clinically safe. 新西兰健康协会强调英语的重要性,但也鼓励双语主义,以提供符合文化需要的护理。 Health New Zealand emphasizes the importance of English but also encourages bilingualism for culturally responsive care.