Friday, 16 July 2021, 4:37 pm
“Keep the Emergency Department for emergencies only”
is the message from clinicians as we head into the
weekend.
Following an increase in viral respiratory
illness being seen in the community, Christchurch
Hospital’s ED continues to experience a high number of
presentations.
Between Friday 9 July and Thursday 15
July, there were 2423 presentations to our ED. This compares
with only 2030 for the same period in 2019.
Acting ED
Clinical Director Dr Paul Gee says it would be incredibly
helpful if people make use of the various care options
available to them if they don’t have serious emergency
needs.
“This will enable our ED staff to focus on
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