Security to increase at Middlemore Hospital emergency department

RNZNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesSaturday 11 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Health New Zealand will increase security at Middlemore Hospital's emergency department in Auckland following an attack on a nurse on Monday. A patient allegedly attempted to strangle the staff member. Health New Zealand also disputed claims that affected staff were not offered mental health support.

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First reported by RNZ, Sat 11 Jan 2025, 10:35am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 82 minutes
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