A draft agreement between Auckland City Hospital and private obstetricians over the number of planned c-sections at the hospital hasn't been signed yet
A draft agreement between Auckland City Hospital and private obstetricians over the number of planned c-sections at the hospital hasn't been signed yet
10 June 2024
The hospital has been concerned that the number of planned caesarians uses up more hospital resources, and allows private patients to skip the queue.
It's seeking a quota which shrinks the number as time goes on.
The Auckland Association of Private Obstetricians says the draft agreement is out of date and inaccurate.
It says every c-section it performs is clinically necessary and often involves older mothers or those with more complex pregnancies.
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