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85% of NZ Emergency Leaders Face Violence Amid Crisis

5/15/2025

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A staggering 85% of emergency department leaders in New Zealand faced violence last week, according to a survey by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. Overcrowding, prolonged wait times, and staff shortages fuel this alarming trend, leaving many feeling that reporting incidents is pointless, which only deepens the burnout crisis among dedicated emergency workers.

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A staggering 85% of emergency department leaders in New Zealand faced violence last week, according to a survey by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. Overcrowding, prolonged wait times, and staff shortages fuel this alarming trend, leaving many feeling that reporting incidents is pointless, which only deepens the burnout crisis among dedicated emergency workers.