New South Wales hospitals struggle with record wait times as GP shortage hits emergency care.

New South Wales emergency departments are facing record-high wait times due to a GP shortage crisis, with only 61.3% of patients starting treatment on time—a record low since 2010. Urgent cases received timely treatment in only 49.2% of cases. The NSW government is investing in ED relief and alternative care pathways. Despite the issues, the number of patients on the elective surgery waiting list decreased from 5,566 to 3,991.

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