Dr. Dean Boddington resigns from Tauranga Hospital, citing burnout and staff shortages.

Dr. Dean Boddington, a cardiologist at Tauranga Hospital in New Zealand, has resigned due to burnout and severe staff shortages. He criticized the healthcare system's reliance on overworked doctors and expressed frustration over management's dismissal of his concerns about excessive workloads. Boddington anticipates more resignations among colleagues and plans to work in private practice or overseas. The Ministry of Health and Te Whatu Ora have been contacted for comment.

October 29, 2024
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