Neurologists Vanishing From Public Care | Auckland News

Neurologists are being trained but not enough are staying in public hospitals—two out of five graduates leave for private practice or overseas, worsening a crisis already straining care for stroke, dementia, and Parkinson’s patients. Wait times are soaring, referrals are being denied, and aging specialists aren’t being replaced fast enough. Neurological diseases cause more disability than cancer or heart disease—and conditions like migraines and epilepsy are silently crippling lives. Experts demand the government fund all five trained neurologists annually and build a long-term workforce plan to meet the needs of an aging population. While health officials say they’re tackling workforce growth broadly, the urgent need for more neurologists is undeniable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d54e5abd7c729b0c