The importance of maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with patients, even after the professional relationship has ceased, was highlighted in a decision published by Deputy Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell.
The journey towards high-quality, outcome-focused screening of women for cervical cancer has not been covered in glory. Emily Cavana looks at the history and the path ahead
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell has recommended a dentist implement a number of system improvements to his practice, and undergo further training, following issues with the extraction of a patient’s wisdom tooth
Deputy Commissioner, Rose Wall has found Golden Pond Private Hospital and a registered nurse in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for poor care provided to a woman in their care, following a serious fall
The St John Kaikohe health shuttle team of Lee Maihi, Betty Wihongi and Colin Patterson won Overall Health Volunteer of the Year in the Minister of Health Volunteer Awards 2022
The St John Kaikohe health shuttle team of Lee Maihi, Betty Wihongi and Colin Patterson won Overall Health Volunteer of the Year in the Minister of Health Volunteer Awards 2022
Deputy health and disability commissioner Rose Wall has made recommendations to improve accessibility of information about the anti-seizure medicine sodium valproate and the risk it poses to unborn children
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