GP criticised for discussing pregnancy termination details in clinic reception

NZ HeraldRNZStuffMonday 15 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A doctor has been criticised by the Health and Disability Commissioner after discussing a patient's pregnancy termination details within earshot of others. The woman was left distressed following the discussion at the clinic reception and after being incorrectly told that no abortion services were available during a lockdown.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 15 Dec 2025, 2:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    GP criticised for discussing abortion process at clinic front desk: HDC report (opens in new tab)

    Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Woman left ‘distressed’ after GP error, doctor shared private details out loud at clinic reception (opens in new tab)