Emsley
Emsley is a patient who experienced a harrowing wait for surgery at Whangārei Hospital, during which she was starved for 16 hours a day over six days due to hospital delays. Initially admitted for a severe infection related to a pin from a past surgery for rheumatoid arthritis, her case highlights significant issues within the healthcare system, including staff shortages and communication failures. After enduring extreme physical and emotional stress, Emsley and her daughter filed formal complaints, prompting an apology from Health NZ and a commitment to improve patient care processes.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,695 | $210,000 | 161$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 3,695 | $210,000 | 161$ |
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Emsley experienced a prolonged wait for surgery at Whangārei Hospital, highlighting issues with the hospital's staff shortage and communication.
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