Garry Nixon: Otago University researcher on rural hospitals being overlooked by DHB's
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
November 11, 20213m 9s
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (pdst.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Research is suggesting rural hospitals are being ignored in the Covid-19 pandemic.
A study published in today's New Zealand Medical Journal says DHBs have a poor understanding of rural hospitals and facilities, and feel uncertain on managing Covid patients.
Otago University researcher Garry Nixon told Kate Hawkesby part of the problem is around the physical resources available and workforce shortage.
“There’s also the inevitable issue, whereby, the DHB is going to be largely focused on their large-based hospital”
LISTEN ABOVE
A study published in today's New Zealand Medical Journal says DHBs have a poor understanding of rural hospitals and facilities, and feel uncertain on managing Covid patients.
Otago University researcher Garry Nixon told Kate Hawkesby part of the problem is around the physical resources available and workforce shortage.
“There’s also the inevitable issue, whereby, the DHB is going to be largely focused on their large-based hospital”
LISTEN ABOVE
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.