In a report released today, the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner has found Health New Zealand Waikato and a surgeon breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) after the surgeon failed to perform a physical examination on a woman when it was indicated, and Health NZ did not adhere to guidelines when it advised the woman of the wait times for a colonoscopy
ACC Minister Matt Doocey says more paramedic and audiometrist treatment will soon be available to treat ACC clients, as part of a set of regulatory changes
As a supporter of Aotearoa New Zealand’s inaugural Te Wiki Hauora Wāhine/Women’s Health Week, The Selwyn Foundation is encouraging all older women to prioritise their health and wellbeing to prevent health crises and live healthier, more active lives for longer
Public reporting on key performance indicators for Oranga Tamariki will ensure greater transparency and accountability for the organisation, says Children’s Minister Karen Chhour
Next week, Tend Health launches its first Te Wiki Hauora Wāhine/Women’s Health Week to raise awareness, educate, encourage and empower Kiwi women to prioritise their health and wellbeing
The continued outbreak of mpox, including its spread into several African countries, is of grave concern, and urgent investment and action from stakeholders across the international community is essential now to protect people, save lives, and contain the mpox clades I and II outbreaks
Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says contracts for his $1 million peer workforce fund are in place and training has begun for some of the Peer Support Specialists, an important step in growing the peer support workforce
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