Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell today released a report finding a surgeon in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for failures in her care of a woman who was later diagnosed with breast cancer
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Media release from the Health and Disability Commissioner
Following an increase in viral respiratory illness being seen in the community, Canterbury DHB has made changes to visiting for Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals today – effective immediately
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Media release from Canterbury District Health Board
People with mental health and addiction issues are now included as a priority group for the Covid-19 vaccine, after evidence was given to Government urging them to recognise the physical health vulnerability of the group
There are no cases of COVID-19 to report in the community in New Zealand today. There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in recent returnees in managed isolation facilities since the Ministry’s update yesterday
The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) welcomes the announcement by Food Safety Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall, that fortification of wheat flour will be made mandatory within two years
Pharmac is starting its funding assessment process for a new cystic fibrosis medication after receiving an application from pharmaceutical company Vertex
Aotearoa’s surging rates of dementia can be limited by targeting 12 potentially modifiable risk factors that vary across ethnic groups, a University of Auckland study suggests
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