Despite having the highest access to human health resources globally, Swedish hospitals are facing health staff shortages in the wake of Covid-19. Picture: Jonathan Nackstrand.

Excess deaths linked to health staff shortages

By: Eleanor Campbell in News, Top Stories May 16, 2023 0

Higher death rates are closely linked to shortages of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and midwifery staff, a major international study has confirmed.

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