A memo sent to all nursing staff in Waikato was clearly aimed at Indian, Filipino and Pasifika nurses, a doctor believes, while nurses say it "reeks of systemic racism".
A memo sent to all nursing staff said concerns had been raised about other languages being used, and that exclusive use of English in all clinical settings was safer for treating people.
A memo sent to all nursing staff in Waikato was clearly aimed at Indian, Filipino and Pasifika nurses, a doctor says, while nurses say it "reeks of systemic… AUDIO
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