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Media Release - 14/11/06

Update On  MRT Strike

CDHB hospitals and radiology providers have been busy and under pressure but coping in the last 24 hours of strike action by MRTs (radiographers), according to Jock Muir, who is heading the CDHB’s contingency planning for the strike.

“There have been no major incidents at CDHB sites but a number of life preserving requests have been made of the Union,” Mr Muir said.

“We are continuing to remind people with minor injuries to call their GP for advice on where to go for medical attention. After hours they should call one of the after hours clinics for advice,”

People with major injuries should seek immediate help from Emergency Services.

The after hours clinics and private radiology providers have been collaborating with the CDHB to try and maintain essential radiology services for Canterbury people.

The strike will continue until Monday 20 November (except Friday 17 November) unless negotiations between the APEX Union and seven DHBs are successful before this time.

ENDS