Dr Kate Allan
Dr Kate Allan is an experienced emergency medicine physician and the New Zealand chair for the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine. With over 20 years in the field, she has expressed concern over the pressures facing emergency departments, particularly regarding timely patient care. Allan emphasizes the need for government and health authorities to listen to frontline clinicians to address the significant staffing shortages and systemic inefficiencies that are compromising patient outcomes.
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Recent news mentions
Dr. Kate Allan, the NZ chair of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, said the voucher system relieved pressures on the EDs where they were offered.
Waitākere Hospital ED diverting 25 patients a day to urgent care clinics with vouchers
New Zealand· 2025-05-20
Dr Kate Allan, the New Zealand chair for the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine, expressed concern over the number of seriously sick patients not being seen on time.
Watch: How does your hospital emergency department ED rate? Herald investigation into the best and worst-performing EDsNew Zealand· 2025-02-16
