Cancer surgeries getting delayed at major hospital to hit waitlist targets, doctor claims
Surgeons at a major regional NSW hospital are warning patients' lives are being put at risk because of delays to cancer operations.
In response to our story the NSW Health Minister's office told us that NSW Health is now reviewing the re-categorisation of surgeries undertaken at Orange Hospital.
Joanna Woodburn reports for 7.30.
Statement from Western NSW Local Health District.
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