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How many doctors does the Minister consider acceptable to staff the current emergency department at Palmerston North Hospital?

Answered Question 5102 (2026)
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Asked by

Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • How many doctors does the Minister consider acceptable to staff the current emergency department at Palmerston North Hospital?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that staffing levels are determined by clinical and operational workforce modelling, which considers patient volumes, acuity, case mix, and peak demand patterns.