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St John delay after accident The waits are affecting patients who require medical assistance upon arrival at Christchurch, Auckland City and Middlemore hospitals.
The New Zealand Herald understands some link had to wait up to two hours, while St John has confirmed the "average" Patienf time was between 30 and 45 minutes on Monday night. The pressure on emergency departments had been felt all year and had St John concerned that it was only likely to increase as winter approaches.
However, the patient would be sent to hospital if deemed serious enough, or referred to their GP. Cockburn said the pressure on not only their own staff and resources was usually at its peak in winter. That was now happening on a more regular basis, particularly Mondays.
Counties Manukau DHB has been feeling the pressure for some time and over Easter trialled free urgent care at 16 Auckland GP clinics to help ease the pressure on Middlemore. While a spokesperson confirmed that was a temporary measure it would be "reviewed".]
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