Elective surgery

Most people don’t elect to have surgery — it’s a necessity. At this rate, by the time people are admitted for surgery they will be in a pretty bad shape. Very sad. — Chris Griffiths

I can’t thank Dunedin Hospital enough for the urgent surgery my husband required last week. I would happily wait weeks/months for elective surgery if someone required urgent surgery for cancer. — Barbara Bain

And yet they continue to plan for new hospitals that are too small to meet need. — Rebecca Stewart

Elective surgery in a public hospital? People are in agony for years waiting for surgery. — Wenz Waru