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Gastro Doctor Exodus Hits Palmerston North
Palmerston North Hospital has lost its last permanent gastroenterology doctor, leaving digestive health services entirely reliant on temporary specialists despite being funded for nearly six full-time staff. Doctor James Irwin, who just left, warns that under-resourcing in smaller hospitals is unsustainable without better incentives to lure specialists away from big cities. He plans to stay in the Manawatū region to advocate for equitable care, even as Te Whatu Ora recruits one overseas specialist set to start in September. With locums filling gaps, Irwin fears continuity of care for…
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