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New Zealanders are living longer. By 2034, just over a fifth of our total population – around 1.2 million people – will be 65 and over

New Zealanders are living longer. By 2034, just over a fifth of our total population – around 1.2 million people – will be 65 and over

For some people, assisted dying is such a sensitive topic, they may question whether concepts of “service” and “rights” are applicable.

Medication is the most common intervention in healthcare

Medication is the most common intervention in healthcare

Medical errors happen and, despite considerable efforts to develop systems to minimise the risk of such errors, are unlikely to be eliminated

Medical errors happen and, despite considerable efforts to develop systems to minimise the risk of such errors, are unlikely to be eliminated