The state government has conceded some elective surgeries in public hospitals will be impacted by next Thursday's public holiday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II.
abc.net.au/news/sa-elective-surgery-to-be-impacted-by-public-holiday/101430894The backlog of elective surgeries in South Australia is set to rise, as the state government concedes next Thursday's public holiday will likely trigger staff shortages across the health system.More than 3,000 South Australians are considered 'overdue' for their surgeriesOn Sunday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
"The government will be seeking to maintain as much elective surgery as possible on the public holiday, the constraint is simply getting access to staff. Currently, 3,405 South Australians are considered "overdue" for their elective surgery, according to SA Health data. Opposition health spokeswoman Ashton Hurn said the government needed to provide "as much clarity, as quickly as possible".SA opposition health spokeswoman Ashton Hurn says people are waiting months for elective surgery.The Premier also promised the latest ramping statistics for August, which are now due, would be released this week.
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