A shortage of doctors has been rummaging New Zealand as more and more doctors trained in the country are opting for better paying jobs abroad. The statement has been made by no other than the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.

Executive Director for ASMS, Ian Powell has warned that the current state of affairs was not sustainable for a long period of time. He added that the problem could be solved by increasing the payout by a small margin.

The ASMS has noted that around 29% of the doctors trained in New-Zealand were practicing on foreign shores. Whereas, it was also found that 40% of the doctors practicing in New Zealand were trained in a foreign land.

It was also spelt out that due to the shortage of doctors, doctors working in New Zealand were facing greater problems and were being over burdened by work. The increase in the workload had drastic effects on the doctors, as they retired early to escape the immense pressure of work.

Mr. Powell felt that the situation of shortage in doctors had turned into a vicious circle and was increasing the deficit of doctors day by day. He added that the Government would have to make huge amends to correct the deficit or face further problems in near future.