A busy night and system failures meant opportunities to save a life were lost, says health and disability commissioner

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A busy night and system failures meant opportunities to save a life were lost, says health and disability commissioner

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A series of failings during a busy night meant a man was incorrectly assessed and discharged from an emergency department just days prior to his death
System and resourcing issues at a Bay of Plenty DHB emergency department led to a man in his 90s being inadequately assessed and inappropriately disch