新西兰的16个公共风湿病服务机构缺乏足够的护理人员,损害了病人的护理和获得服务的机会。 New Zealand’s 16 public rheumatology services lack adequate nursing staff, harming patient care and access.

《新西兰医学杂志》的一份新报告显示,新西兰所有16个公共风湿病科服务都资源不足,护理人员的水平低于可接受的标准;北兰和泰拉维提两个地区没有护士。 A new report in the New Zealand Medical Journal reveals that all 16 public rheumatology services in New Zealand are under-resourced, with nursing staff levels below acceptable standards; two regions, Northland and Tairāwhiti, had no nurses. 缺乏一贯的人员配置,特别是护士,破坏了对炎症和自发性风湿病病人的护理,如果不加以治疗,这些疾病可能造成长期残疾。 The lack of consistent staffing, particularly nurses, undermines care for patients with inflammatory and autoimmune rheumatic diseases, which can cause long-term disability if untreated. 报告着重指出,新西兰缺乏国家标准和对保健的明确期望,导致护理方面的差异、等待时间长、病人负担沉重,包括失业和关系紧张。 The report highlights the absence of national standards and clear expectations from Health New Zealand, leading to disparities in care, long wait times, and significant patient burden, including lost employment and strained relationships. 专家们敦促紧急投资和国家准则,以确保公平、可持续风湿学服务。 Experts urge urgent investment and national guidelines to ensure equitable, sustainable rheumatology services.