Health workers in Southland have been given access to counselling sessions to deal with the stress of a hiring freeze.
Chris Wakeman is a colorectal surgeon and has concerns about the capacity of the system to administer the new meds.
"I wish I'd gone to the doctors when I had a vague feeling of discomfort."
A former staff member said the practice had grown fast and taken on large numbers it did not have the capacity to manage
"[It] can be quite debilitating and crippling for parents."
The man sneezed so forcefully parts of his intestines came out.
Be careful, especially during winter.
Those requiring urgent care have been told they'll get a call back from a GP "within 24 to 48 hours".
Specialist GP Dr Bryan Betty says there's concern for Aotearoa's "working poor".
