Some hospitals only treating 'urgent' gynaecological conditions

A clearer picture of shortfalls in women's health care is emerging, with more hospitals admitting they won't treat gynaecological conditions unless they are considered urgent. Women in Counties Manukau, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, South Canterbury and Blenheim are not being seen for conditions like endometriosis or incontinence because the services are under so much pressure it can treat only the most urgent cases - like cancer. RNZ reporter Rowan Quinn spoke to the Canterbury DHB's planning director Carolyn Gullery.