A counsellor has been found to be in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for failing to comply with relevant standards during his therapeutic relationship with a woman
The importance of aged residential care facilities having appropriate systems in place to ensure nursing staff administer critically important medications correctly, and for medication errors to be identified and followed up in a timely manner, was highlighted in an HDC decision published today
Deputy Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell has found Te Whatu Ora – Nelson Marlborough (NMD), formerly Nelson Marlborough District Health Board in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell has found a social worker in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights
The importance of robust systems for ordering and acting on test results, and communication with consumers about their results was highlighted in a decision published by Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell
The adequacy of dental care services provided to a man by a dentist and his failure to comply with professional standards was highlighted in a decision published by Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell
The importance of applying a patient-centred approach to care, and involving family members when warranted was highlighted in a decision published by Deputy Commissioner, Rose Wall
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management