A doctor says urgent action is needed to stop our Emergency Departments spiralling downwards.

A report from the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine finds more money must be spent on building capacity and doctor numbers in EDs.

Admissions rose 21 percent in the past decade, far exceeding the 13 percent population growth.

Chair, Doctor Michael Connelly says things have been getting worse for years.

"We're reaching that point where there's quite a bit of stress on the people that are working in the system, and it can have adverse effects on patients - and any loss of people working in the system can be detrimental." 

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A doctor says urgent action is needed to stop our Emergency Departments spiralling downwards.
A report from the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine finds more money must be spent on building capacity and doctor numbers in EDs.
Admissions rose 21 percent in the past decade, far exceeding the 13 percent population growth.
Chair, Doctor Michael Connelly says things have been getting worse for years.
"We're reaching that point where there's quite a bit of stress on the people that are working in the system, and it can have adverse effects on patients - and any loss of people working in the system can be detrimental."&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Dr Michael Connelly: Australasian College of Emergency Medicine chair on the new report into the state of Emergency Departments

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