“NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard claims the number of patients attending emergency in NSW hospitals has risen 42 per cent since 2010 and the percentage of serious cases has also increased.”
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard
Claim dated 6 Mar 2019.
AAP FactCheck rated thisMostly False - Mostly false with one minor element of truth.
In short
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard made this claim around 6 March 2019. AAP FactCheck (Australia) looked into it and published its finding on 7 March 2019, 1 day later. Its rating was “Mostly False - Mostly false with one minor element of truth.”.
Where the claim appeared
- smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nsw-emergency-departments-deluged-with-more-patients-…
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