With a fourth junior doctors’ strike confirmed next week from 0800 Tuesday, 26 February to 0800 Thursday, 28 February, Hauora Tairāwhiti would like to further reassure the public that measures are in place to ensure your safety should you require care at the hospital during the period of the strike.
Key information:
· Some surgery and outpatient appointments on strike days have been postponed.
· All patients whose appointments are affected by the strike will be notified by telephone. If you haven’t been contacted, you can assume your appointment is proceeding. If you are unsure whether your surgery or appointment is affected by this strike you can phone us on 0800 800 620.
· The Gisborne Hospital emergency department, emergency surgery and maternity services will remain operational during the strike period.
· If there are any changes in your condition please see your GP, nurse or call Healthline on 0800 611 116. Please help us keep our Emergency Department for emergencies only.
· Always call 111 in an emergency.