26 Feb 2021

Specialist doctor shortage worsening - doctors' union

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 26 February 2021

There's concern about a growing shortage of specialist doctors around the country, warns the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.

The union, which represents doctors and dentists, holds meetings with District Health Boards three times a year and the first round of the year is under way.

Jesse speaks to the union's executive director, Sarah Dalton, about concerns raised during talks.

Healthcare staff, doctors, nurse, working on laptop.

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