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Vulnerable patients fear implications of stoma nurse shortage

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South Australia's Mount Gambier region is facing a critical shortage of stoma nurses, leaving vulnerable patients worried about their specialized care. ABC News reports the service is nearly non-existent in the state's largest regional city, threatening the support these patients depend on after significant medical procedures.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/stoma-nurses-short...

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