Use of English language in hospitals

[Oh_hunnihunni]

Palmerston North apparently has a similar 'discussion' going on, which makes things interesting. I don't think anyone managerial is really trying to shut down interpersonal chat, although apparently the PN issue rose from some patient being annoyed an Indian nurse was speaking to a patient in a language the first one couldn't understand... (nosy much?). But the professional stuff - that is a very different discussion.

Btw, Our local hospitals has signs everywhere saying interpreters are available if required. Might be just a city thing?