Christchurch Women’s Hospital
Christchurch Women’s Hospital provides abortions in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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About
The Gynaecology Service at Christchurch Women’s Hospital is the main provider in the South Island for midtrimester termination of pregnancy, induction of labour for fetal abnormality and induction of labour for fetal demise.[1] Abortions are committed on the second floor while births take place on the third floor of the institution.[2]
Statistics
During 2003, 90 women were admitted to the Gynaecology Unit for inductions:[1]
- 65 for termination of pregnancy
- 17 for induction of labour for fetal abnormality
- 8 for fetal demise.
Personnel
As at 2003, the following worked for the Gynaecology Service at Christchurch Women's Hospital:[1]
- Mike Laney, Clinical Director - Gynaecology Services
- Catherine Dwan, Service Manager - Gynaecology Service
- Sheryl Heeren, Gynaecology Nurse Educator
Other
- Dr. Rosemary A. Reid, Convenor of the Fetal Abnormality Advice Committee[3]
Gynaecology Service
The Gynaecology Service at Christchurch Women’s Hospital is the main provider in the South Island for second trimester abortions, induction of labour for fetal abnormality and induction of labour for fetal demise. During 2003, 90 women were admitted to the Gynaecology Unit for inductions:[1]
- 65 for abortions
- 17 for induction of labour for fetal abnormality
- 8 for fetal demise
Social Work and Counselling Service
Darral Campbell works as the Professional Advisor Social Work for the Social Work and Counselling Service.[1]
In 2003 an additional social work position was created in the Obstetrics / Maternity Service with increased social work and counselling hours at Lyndhurst Hospital. This helped to address the number of women being seen for first trimester abortion counselling. The Service also stated a desire for greater interdisciplinary team focus with the ability to have identified social workers working specifically in areas such as fetal abnormality and oncology. This would potentially allow for earlier introduction to work with clients and an increased interdisciplinary perspective and collegial support structure.[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Canterbury District Healthboard website: Women's Health Division - Annual Clinic Report 2003
- ↑ Christchurch Women's Hospital website (accessed on 1 May 2010)
- ↑ University of Otago, Christchurch: Bio on Rosemary A. Reid (accessed on 30 June, 2011)
