Gisborne Hospital children's ward has half of doctors it should

Doctors in Tairawhiti are warning some hospital services are on the brink of collapse, with about 40 percent of senior positions vacant across the board. Last year, dozens of senior clinicians warned the government about the looming crisis, and have written to the Prime Minister saying it's got even worse. Shaun Grant, the head of pediatrics at Gisborne Hospital spoke to Lisa Owen.

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