Richard Isaacs: Palmerston North Oncologist on the staff shortages for cancer treatments

Published: May 27, 2024, 7:56 p.m.

A doctor at Palmerston North's Regional Cancer Treatment Service says it's holding on by the skin of its teeth. \xa0

Oncologist Richard Isaacs says Te Whatu Ora has not approved new staff, despite a 2022 review saying it needed significantly more. \xa0

He told Mike Hosking\xa0that the situation is just getting worse as more senior staff reduce their hours. \xa0

Isaacs says finances are blocking Te Whatu Ora from approving new staff.\xa0

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