Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Vanessa Caldwell has found an occupational therapist in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights for failing to maintain professional boundaries
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Deborah James has found a radiologist in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights for failing to identify a pancreatic tumour on a woman’s CT scan
New Zealanders who were waiting for the End of Life Choice Act 2019 to come into force have already got their applications in to the new assisted-dying service
New Zealanders who were waiting for the End of Life Choice Act 2019 to come into force have already got their applications in to the new assisted-dying service
The Health and Disability Commissioner says it is not opposed to implementing the right for consumers to appeal its decisions, but says it’s a complex process requiring “careful consideration”
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of the judgement that held a medical centre vicariously liable for a faulty prescription issued by one of its doctors
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of the judgement that held a medical centre vicariously liable for a faulty prescription issued by one of its doctors
Sunday 7 November is a historic day for New Zealand's health service with assisted dying become legally available for the first time. New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoashares some recent articles for background reading
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