South Islanders waiting longer for colonoscopies
South Islanders are waiting longer for bowel cancer diagnostic procedures than people in the North Island. A patient advocate says the stark regional divide is causing anxiety, and health authorities should act with urgency the close the gap. Health NZ says plans are in place to do just that. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd spoke to Lisa Owen.
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