The importance of providing clear information to consumers so they can give informed consent about their care was highlighted in a decision by Deputy Commissioner Rose Wall who found a psychiatrist in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights
Deputy Commissioner, Rose Wall has made recommendations to a District Health Board (DHB) to improve its obstetrics and gynaecology services following care provided to a woman after the birth of her baby by Caesarean section
Emma Rawson-Te Patu (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Raukawa, Ngāti Hauā) is the newly elected vice-president of the World Federation of Public Health Associations and is the first indigenous woman in the role.
The Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) has today published the following decision relating to a breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code)
Deputy Commissioner, Rose Wall, has made multiple recommendations to a District Health Board (DHB) to improve its maternity services following a delayed Caesarean section
Emma Rawson-Te Patu (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Raukawa, Ngāti Hauā) is the newly elected vice-president of the World Federation of Public Health Associations and is the first indigenous woman in the role.
Deputy Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell has found a District Health Board (DHB) in breach of Right 4(1) of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) in relation to their care of a man in their forensic mental health unit
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