Stephen was turned away from vital dialysis treatment, prompting calls to fast-track skilled visas

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NT Health is investigating the cancellation of some dialysis treatment appointments in Darwin, citing a 'nation-wide challenge' in recruiting health workers.

"Nine patients were sent unexpectedly to ED at RDH [Royal Darwin Hospital]," Mr Goodall said.

Austin Chin, whose daughter receives dialysis, told ABC Radio Darwin his daughter was moved to the emergency department on the same day in question. "NT health is investigating how some dialysis patients appointments were cancelled and referred to the RDH ED," the statement said."NT Health is actively managing staffing levels across our hospitals and services, these challenges are not unique to the NT, with all jurisdictions similarly competing for health staff."NT Branch Secretary of the Nursing and Midwives Association Cath Hatcher said ongoing staffing issues across the health system was also affecting renal wards.

 

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temporary work visas only

And say so all the human traffickers and this is why the LNP made it so expensive to upskill.

nope. not unless the conditions are changed to ensure that only those on a minimum $120,000 per annum are eligible. if you earn less than that then clearly your skills can be replicated by australian citizens

…prompting calls to fast track visas for specialist medical practitioners who work with dialysis. No reason to broaden it without the examples.

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