The health system is in crisis, and surgeons are being forced to decide which patients to treat, and which need to wait.

Counter to Te Whatu Ora’s statement that 73% of planned surgeries had been delivered in the year to date, surgeons are saying its closer to 50% or less.

High-profile colorectal surgeon Frank Frizelle joined Kerre Woodham Mornings to discuss the situation.

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The health system is in crisis, and surgeons are being forced to decide which patients to treat, and which need to wait.
Counter to Te Whatu Ora’s statement that 73% of planned surgeries had been delivered in the year to date, surgeons are saying its closer to 50% or less.
High-profile colorectal surgeon Frank Frizelle joined Kerre Woodham Mornings to discuss the situation.
LISTEN ABOVE

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