Reported 8 months ago
On June 15, 2024, a post by Dr. Chu Sheng-en from the Emergency Department of Far Eastern Memorial Hospital on Facebook highlighted the issue of nursing staff shortage due to poor working conditions and low pay in Taiwan, leading to a crisis in emergency room manpower. The discussion among healthcare professionals was sparked, with lawmaker Chen Ching-hui emphasizing the escalating shortage of nurses in hospitals across Taiwan. The system's shortcomings, including low wages and heavy workloads, were criticized, calling for government intervention to address the healthcare crisis before it collapses.
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