Middlemore hospital has been undergoing a wait time crisis, with people being unable to receive medical care for hours after arrival.

This has become more apparent after a five page report was released that confirmed Middlemore hospital was dysfunctional, overcrowded, and unsafe. 

The Chair of Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, Kate Allan, agreed with the contents of the review that indicated wait times were a significant issue, and that these problems have persisted for years.

According to Kate, many factors are contributing to this current crisis, including overcrowded facilities and system blocks preventing people from being admitted properly.

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