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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2024 · 3 MIN

Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director on the machete attack at Wairarapa Hospital

from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB

The attack at Wairarapa Hospital is being seen as an example of the increasing violence being seen around the country's Emergency Departments. A visitor was struck with a machete on Saturday night, suffering a fractured skull. An incident team's reviewing what happened as a 62-year-old faces charges. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton told Mike Hosking that it's a real problem. She says it's usually more verbal violence than physical, but members are saying physical violence is on the increase. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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