Failings in two GPs’ care of palliative patient highlighted by HDC

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Failings in two GPs’ care of palliative patient highlighted by HDC

Rose Wall_Deputy Commissioner_Office of Health and Disability Commissioner
Deputy health and disability commissioner Rose Wall has criticised two GPs for failures in their care of an elderly man receiving palliative care at home [Image: Supplied]
The GP gave the man a new prescription for oral morphine hydrochloride, but his notes only recorded that it was a virtual consultation due to COVID-19