The union representing junior doctors nationwide, has called a third strike, this time for 73 hours, effective from 7am on Tuesday 17 January until 8am on Friday 20 January.
Junior doctors are a vital part of the healthcare team at Waikato Hospital and this strike will severely affect our ability to carry out our services. We will need to reduce the number of patients in hospital over the period leading up to and during the proposed industrial action.
The union representing junior doctors nationwide, has indicated its members will be going on strike from from 7am on 23 November until 7am on 25 November.
Junior doctors are a vital part of the healthcare team at Waikato Hospital and this strike will severely affect our ability to carry out our services. We will need to reduce the number of patients in hospital over the period leading up to and during the proposed industrial action.
We will be deferring some appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient appointments and giving priority to emergency, intensive care and maternity.
We will be deferring some appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient appointments and giving priority to emergency, intensive care and maternity.
All patients whose operations or clinical appointments are affected by the strike will be notified by telephone or mail.
Not all clinics are being deferred, so if you have not been notified please attend for your appointment.
Please keep our Emergency Department for Emergencies only. If your illness or injury is not urgent, you may face very long delays.
For non-emergency illness or injury:
• Go to your family doctor or local accident and medical centre
• Contact Healthline on 0800 611 611 for advice from a trained professional
If you want to see a doctor on evenings or weekends register with the DHB’s free online out of hours doctor service. Visit www.waikatodhb.health.nz/smarthealth for how to sign up.
Thank you for your patience.
All patients whose operations or clinical appointments are affected by the strike will be notified by telephone or mail. Not all clinics are being deferred, so if you have not been notified please attend for your appointment.
Please keep our Emergency Department for Emergencies only. If your illness or injury is not urgent, you may face long delays. It is better to go to your family doctor or local private accident and medical clinic when symptoms first appear rather than waiting until you are seriously ill. You can also contact Healthline on 0800 611 611 for advice.
If you want to see a doctor on evenings or weekends register with the DHB’s free online out of hours doctor service. Visit www.waikatodhb.health.nz/virtualdhb for how to sign up.
Thank you for your patience.