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Health system problems can't wait until reforms - Doctors

07:55 am on 18 May 2021

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Doctors say massive staffing shortages and long waiting lists need immediate critical funding - and the health system can't wait until promised reforms.

The initial cost estimate for the government's health revolution - which ditches district health boards and creates a new Maori authority - is expected to be revealed in Thursday's budget.

While most in health welcome the changes, they say there are more pressing needs.

Heath correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.