6223 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 19 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	6223 (2026)
Question asked:	26 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Ingrid Leary
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	15 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_06223_2026
Document guid:	077ad01f-b017-4b50-90e9-50a872228b73

6223 (2026). Ingrid Leary to the Minister of Health: Further to Reply 3952 (2026), how many referrals, for x rays, did Health New Zealand decline between January 2021 and January 2022, in the Southern district, if any?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that 478 X-ray referrals were declined across Southern between January 2021 and January 2022. The reasons for decline included: Inappropriate exam requested Inappropriate imaging site Inappropriate modality Incorrect referral method Not discussed with Radiology Radiologist Cancelled