Emergency Departments across the country are hitting peak demand, without the resources to cope.. Christchurch ED had a record 412 people through its doors over a 24 hour period last week. An ED Nurse at Christchurch Hospital told Checkpoint the spike is because patients can't see their GPs, or After Hours Emergency care. Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall spoke to Susana Leiátaua. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6331328170112