30879 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 01 Jul 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	30879 (2025)
Question asked:	12 Jun 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	25 Jun 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_30879_2025
Document guid:	c168872c-21c6-4668-bdd0-502a7e3b8777

30879 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Which hospitals, if any, have had AI-supported reading of brain scans to enable rapid treatment of stroke in the past two years?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that AI-supported reading of brain scans was utilised in Wellington and Christchurch Hospitals as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare.