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Christchurch hospitals keep patients in corridors up to 24 hours
By Drooid · · How we work
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Story summary
- Dr. Dominic Fleischer says Christchurch hospitals routinely keep patients in corridors because of bed shortages.
- Patients stay in corridors up to 24 hours.
- Patients receive substandard care while in corridors.
- Many patients self-discharge after 12 hours in corridors.
- Hamish Brown announced March-started funding for three practices, 750 telehealth vouchers, additional staff.