Oamaru patients latest to feel the health staffing squeeze

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Oamaru patients latest to feel the health staffing squeeze

Martin
Johnston
Oamaru Hospital 2016
Oamaru Hospital (pictured in 2016) had to close to new patients temporarily as it was short of one doctor
The hospital is funded for around 4000 ED presentations a year, but typically sees around 8000 Residents of Oamaru in North Otago have been the l