That, according to Dr. Andrea Garland, President of the Medical Staff Organisation in the Saint John Region.
She tells CHSJ News wait times for surgery are longer and there's the risk of losing surgeons who have become frustrated with the situation.
Dr. Garland adds not having local autonomy with the administrative staff at the Horizon Health Network in Miramichi doesn't help.
Meanwhile, Lisa Caissie with the Horizon Health Network says management at the Regional Hospital met last week with the heads of the Clinical Department to discuss the operating room issues.
She says more talks have been scheduled for tomorrow.
