Dozens of medical interns - or first year doctors - have started their professional journeys across the State’s public hospitals this month.
Royal Hobart Hospital ED
and the average waiting time is:
Less than 2 hours
for non-critical cases
Last updated
5:40pm | 22 February 2025
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