2 Oct 2020

Doctors union says Canterbury is not only DHB facing pressure

From Midday Report, 12:13 pm on 2 October 2020

The senior doctors union says the multi-million-dollar bail out for the Canterbury District Health Board is welcome, but other regions will be feeling the same pressure on their budgets.

Corridor hospital

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The Health Minister, Chris Hipkins yesterday announced a $180 million capital investment to help the DHB wipe its deficit.

The executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, Sarah Dalton, spoke to Māni Dunlop.