Fiona Ellis

Jul 9, 2024 | odt.co.nz | Fiona Ellis

Sub-par communication is by far the most common complaint in feedback about Dunedin health services, new data shows. A breakdown of emails sent to the Southern health system’s feedback email show 40.3% of complaints related to communication with patients — just over double the number of grievances about standard of treatment. Released under the Official Information Act, the data also showed Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department and ophthalmology outpatients were the areas most under fire.

Jul 8, 2024 | odt.co.nz | Fiona Ellis

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinPublic hospitals need to boost jobs available for orthopaedic surgeons or risk losing them, a representative warns. New Zealand Orthopaedic Association president Simon Hadlow said the organisation’s major concern was the lack of public-sector jobs available for young specialists.

Jul 5, 2024 | odt.co.nz | Fiona Ellis

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinThe opening of a new operating theatre means Mercy Hospital is now set to carry out 20% more surgeries. The private Dunedin hospital celebrated the opening of its ninth theatre on Thursday, the final project of a 10-year development plan. Chief executive Richard Whitney said surgery numbers would climb reasonably quickly from 8000 to 10,000 per year.

Jul 5, 2024 | odt.co.nz | Fiona Ellis

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinThe Southern health system has denied accusations a hiring freeze has extended to frontline nursing staff. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and Public Service Association (PSA) said a frontline freeze had taken place. This followed an announcement by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) in mid June of an immediate pause on hiring all non-frontline roles.

Jul 1, 2024 | odt.co.nz | Fiona Ellis

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinForget praise — the health workers who gathered outside Dunedin’s Meridian Mall yesterday were pushing for a raise. This message was among the signs waved by care and support workers, as well as union advocates, as they called on the government to fully fund a pay equity settlement.