The ACT Health Directorate is denying cancelling surgery at Canberra Hospital.
The Canberra Times is reporting that a leaked e-mail which was reportedly sent to hospital anaesthetists, told staff of the cancelled surgeries.
The email said, ”The anaesthetic dept has just recently been advised that Monday AM SAPU [Surgical Assessment and Planning Unit] and lists, Tuesday AM SAPU lists, Wednesday AM SAPU lists, Thursday AM Williams lists, Thursday PM SAPU lists, Friday week 1 AM Urology, Friday weeks 2-4 SAPU lists and Friday weeks 3-4 non elective lists will not be covered by anaesthetic or nursing staff.
A Health spokesperson denied the claims.