11491 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 01 Apr 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	11491 (2025)
Question asked:	17 Mar 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	26 Mar 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_11491_2025
Document guid:	631b1c43-e226-4b07-b22c-154eb7e177af

11491 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What actions has he taken, if any, in response to reports of patients waiting excessive periods for radiology results, including the case of the New Plymouth woman waiting nearly a month for a semi-urgent ultrasound result?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that there is a range of actions underway to deliver timely access to radiology services. I refer the Member to Health New Zealand's website: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/our-health-system/strategic-initiatives-in-health-research-and-innovation/national-clinical-networks/radiology-national-clinical-network