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Nov 2022
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People in the middle of mental health crises are spending longer than they should in hospitals because they have nowhere else to go. North Shore Hospital says some of its emergency department patients are being stranded for days at a time. The Health Minister Andrew Little says investments are being made into community care, and better health workforce ... Show More
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