It is for doctors to decide the future of a proposed A&E downgrade, Mark Drakeford says.
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Owain Clarke
BBC Wales health correspondent
Bosses say a shortage of doctors means "urgent action" is needed but protesters oppose the plans.
Read moreOpponents to a plan to downgrade A&E services at a hospital say the result would be "horrendous".
In December 5,280 people waited for more than 12 hours - up from 1,991 a year before.
Read moreThe health board says 24-hour consultant-led care cannot continue without risks to patient safety.
Read moreOnly 72.1% waited less than fours hours in December, compared to the target of 95%.
Read moreStaff at Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital tell of the pressures of the job.
Matt Hancock tells BBC Radio 5 Live the government should be judged on "the right target".
Read moreHugh Pym
Health editor
Boris Johnson has told the BBC that performance in the health service must improve.
Read moreNick Triggle
Health correspondent
Patients are waiting hours on trolleys as a beds shortage causes backlogs in emergency departments.
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