Christchurch Hospital emergency department asks patients to seek alternative care

Monday 17 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 17 Feb 2025, 9:23pm

Christchurch Hospital's emergency department is requesting that people only attend for life-threatening issues due to a high volume of patients. Reports indicate that two-thirds of patients are not being seen within recommended timeframes.

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1. RNZMon 17 Feb 2025, 8:57pm

   Struggling Christchurch ED asks patients go elsewhere unless it's 'life-threatening' (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 17 Feb 2025, 9:23pm

   Chch ED overwhelmed, patients sent to Dunedin (opens in new tab)