25 Mar 2021

Dermatologist shortage in public hospitals beyond crisis point, health workers say

From Morning Report, 8:37 am on 25 March 2021

Seven years after the Government was warned of a shortage of dermatologists in the public sector, health workers say the situation is now beyond crisis point.

Some District Health Boards don't have a dermatologist, meaning those with chronic skin issues are having to travel far for treatment or, in some cases, are simply going without.

Sally Murphy explains.