A 1996 case caused a great many ripples in the medicolegal field, after a relatively inexperienced registrar joined the staff of National Women’s Hospital in Auckland
Doctors may experience difficulties in their relationship with some patients, which may lead to negative outcomes for both doctor and patient. Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps discusses what’s needed to safely end a patient–doctor relationship
A medical centre and GP partner hope to appeal in the Supreme Court against a third legal finding that the clinic is vicariously liable for the mistake of the other partner
Psychiatrist Selwyn Leeks should have been prevented from practising in 1977, the Medical Council says, as part of its apology to victims of Dr Leeks’ unmodified paediatric electroconvulsive therapy.
Psychiatrist Selwyn Leeks should have been prevented from practising in 1977, the Medical Council says, as part of its apology to victims of Dr Leeks’ unmodified paediatric electroconvulsive therapy.
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