Vanessa Thornton
Dr. Vanessa Thornton is the group director of operations for Counties Manukau Health and an emergency physician. She has been vocal about the challenges faced by the Middlemore Emergency Department, particularly regarding patient care during overcrowding and staff shortages. Thornton has expressed sympathy for the staff's concerns, acknowledging the difficulties in providing adequate care under pressure, and is involved in efforts to secure additional funding and resources to improve the situation in the ED.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,157 | $210,000 | 181$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 4,157 | $210,000 | 181$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Dr. Vanessa Thornton addressed the mould issue and encouraged people to report concerns about the facilities.
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New Zealand:
Health NZ Northern acting deputy chief executive Vanessa Thornton said it would never turn anyone away from emergency departments when they needed care.
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New Zealand:
Vanessa Thornton is the Counties Manukau group director of operations who discussed the challenges faced by the ED staff.
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