NSW government asks private sector to take public hospital patients as hundreds of psychiatrists set to resign

The New South Wales government's plan to shift public psychiatry patients to private hospitals amid a mass resignation of psychiatrists is criticized as inadequate and reactive.

With at least 205 psychiatrists set to resign, the government's inability to reach a consensus with medical unions has exacerbated an existing workforce crisis in mental health.

The implementation of private sector contracts to address the shortage of mental health professionals raises concerns about efectiveness in meeting the needs of vulnerable patients.

Doctors emphasize that simply moving patients to private hospitals doesn't address the underlying issues of workforce shortages or increased demand for mental health care.

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