New Zealand patients struggle to get on orthopaedic surgery waiting lists due to high demand.

In New Zealand, many patients needing orthopaedic surgery face difficulties getting onto waiting lists due to high demand and limited resources. General practitioners report that their referrals are often denied, leaving patients without timely treatment. The Ministry of Health maintains that resource shortages don't affect referral assessments, but medical experts argue otherwise, suggesting the system may need reform to handle the growing demand.

November 24, 2024
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