A GP who reportedly slapped a child’s face during a consultation has eroded trust in the doctor–patient relationship, says health and disability commissioner Anthony Hill
It was 1985 and a young Jo Scott-Jones sat with his fellow medical students outside a surgical clinic, watching a doctor examine patients’ breasts for signs of cancer
The Health and Disability Commissioner released a report today finding an ophthalmologist and ophthalmology clinic in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for failing to have checking procedures in place during laser eye surgery
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Kevin Allan today released a report finding an optometrist in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for failing to adequately investigate the cause of a "floater" in a woman’s eye
A GP who reportedly slapped a child’s face during a consultation has eroded trust in the doctor–patient relationship, says health and disability commissioner Anthony Hill
A GP, who had a personal relationship with a married patient now faces investigation by a professional conduct committee – which could be referred to the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal
Systemic problems at Hawke’s Bay DHB meant a prisoner in its care missed out on being given his regular blood pressure and antidepressant medications, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found
The level of care provided by a third-year GP registrar to a man who died from septicaemia was below acceptable levels, says health and disability commissioner Anthony Hill
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