14 Aug 2023

Oamaru Hospital emergency department closed over weekend due to doctor shortage

From Morning Report, 7:50 am on 14 August 2023

The head of Oamaru Hospital says it's unbelievable it cannot find a doctor to attend its emergency department for the third time in six weeks.

The hospital's emergency department was closed Saturday and Sunday night due to a nationwide doctor shortage.

Chief executive Keith Marshall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.