Peter Boot: Northcare A&E Director says staff shortages in the sector are continuing to worsen

A medical expert is blaming chronic under-funding for emergency care delays. Figures released under the Official Information Act show 32 out of 37 Te Whatu Ora emergency departments have faced a jump in patient waiting times. Spanning over five years to 2022, hospitals have faced a rise of up to 126 percent in the time people are spending in the waiting room. Northcare A&E Director Peter Boot told Mike Hosking staff shortages are continuing to worsen. He says primary care in New Zealand has been overlooked and underfunded and people are retiring with no one to replace them. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.