Staff shortage stunts psychiatry services

Emma D'Agostino
September 29 2017 - 12:30pm
IN DEMAND: Bendigo Health psychiatric services executive director Phil Tune, Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards and Bendigo Health chairman Bob Cameron tour the parent-infant unit at the new hospital. Picture: DARREN HOWE
IN DEMAND: Bendigo Health psychiatric services executive director Phil Tune, Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards and Bendigo Health chairman Bob Cameron tour the parent-infant unit at the new hospital. Picture: DARREN HOWE

MENTAL health staff recruitment difficulties are affecting Bendigo Health’s capacity to open beds at the new hospital, the head of psychiatry said. 

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Emma D'Agostino

Emma D'Agostino

Journalist

Covering general news and Bendigo council.

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