ACC’s policy of not covering birth injuries is one more sign the system is overdue for reform
- Written by Claire Breen, Professor of Law, University of Waikato
Shutterstock/Natalia DeriabinaRecent media coverage of women not being able to get treatment for birth injuries highlights yet another example of gender bias in healthcare in New Zealand.
Following a policy review, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), which covers accidental injuries, has restricted access to compensation for women who...





