New ZealandElderly woman's cancer signs ignored for 3 years. Now she's minus a bladderIt's likely her cancer could have been picked up three years earlier, oncologist said.04 Oct 11:12 PM
New ZealandWoman burnt on her belly during gynaecological surgeryPatient fears it will take her longer to recover from burn wounds than actual operation.28 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandCritic concerned over mental health reviewWaikato mental health and addiction service system-wide review to kick off next week.24 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandQuality of life similar to 'battery hen' say parents of disabledReview of IHC services draws damning submission from parents of intellectually disabled.16 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandGP scandal to be investigated furtherThe Medical Council has appointed a professional conduct committee to look at the case.12 Sep 08:20 PM
New ZealandWoman going blind delayed treatment: Optometrist fails to investigate 'floater''I had insurance, if not I could've been left with severely impaired sight,' woman says.07 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Unprofessional': GP in breach after 'slapping' toddler's face'The slap was loud and shocking,' the child's mother told the HDC.01 Sep 05:27 PM
New ZealandGP fails to tell patient he had skin cancer for five yearsPatient later suffered low vision, numbness and discomfort.24 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandPain relief caused vomiting, damaged eyePerata Atutahi wonders if her sight might have been saved with different treatment.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBreast examination breached patient's rights - HDC findsThe woman had just moved town and wanted to get referred to the local diabetes service.17 Aug 07:01 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely disgusting': Better care of elderly neededEstablishing a Commissioner for the Elderly should be investigated by the Government.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond coroner's inquest into death of patient deniedWhistleblower doctor and family consider seeking judicial review of Carmen Walker's death.04 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandGP begins affair with married patient, continues to doctor his wife and kidsThe GP failed to comply with professional and ethical standards.03 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandSerious oversights found in investigation of woman's care in final monthsNone of the nursing staff who worked there at the time still employed by the company.03 Aug 04:12 AM
New ZealandGynaecologist failed to respect patient's refusal of consent to surgeryWoman's refusal to the treatment written in clinical notes - which doctor had not read.27 Jul 05:12 AM
New ZealandBaby girl dies. Investigation finds delayed treatment due to lack of staffA baby girl who died from a brain infection at Waikato Hospital was delayed treatment.20 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly error: Man died after two doctors failed to communicate about his cancerMan had to go to a third doctor to get tumour removed.13 Jul 07:20 AM
New ZealandCare firm's policies on checking vulnerable clients breached code: HDCElderly woman found critically ill when staff finally managed to access her home.13 Jul 05:53 AM
New ZealandInmate had heart attack after Corrections failed to provide medicationThe Health and Disability Commission found Corrections failed in its responsibilities.06 Jul 08:24 AM
New ZealandCommunity worker slammed for sleeping with clientThe man was hired to shop and cook for the woman - but he took it a lot further.06 Jul 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Faeces on floor, bins overflowing': Watchdog investigates what happened during a Covid-19 lockdown"Our elderly deserved a better standard of care," a nurse told her manager.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner to take over health watchdog roleMcDowell replaces Anthony Hill, who has been at the helm since 2010.26 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandSevere symptoms not investigated, girl, 6, spends over a month in hospitalDespite her severe symptoms, three doctors at the centre didn't investigate further.22 Jun 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Sleepless nights, nightmares, trauma' as coronial process drags onA grieving family has waited for a coronal inquest into son's suicide for seven years.21 Jun 08:57 PM
New ZealandRest home staff admit to 'dropping the ball' after resident's death"Dad's health requirements were far from maintained," daughter tells.15 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandGrieving family asked for feedback after newborn baby diesCommission finds multiple errors leading to the death, and continued afterwards.09 Jun 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unacceptable': Man dies after IT error causes year-long delay in test resultsAn IT error caused a year-long delay in a dying man receiving his test results.08 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandPrivacy breach but disability service wants $33k costs from teenEamon Marshall couldn't speak up for himself so his father did. Now he might owe $33,505.03 Jun 06:01 AM
New ZealandPetition for right to appeal against patient watchdog decisionsPetition urges right to appeal against Health and Disability Commissioner decisions.26 May 12:42 AM
New ZealandMidwife, doctor and DHB all slammed for care given to newbornThe pediatrician gave the newborn the drug - it was five times too much25 May 05:02 AM
New Zealand'Missed opportunity': Man dies days after doctor fails to do proper checksDespite experiencing abdominal cramps, the GP did not examine the man's abdomen.25 May 04:38 AM
New ZealandPharmacist dispenses wrong medication, woman suffers internal bleedingHe then altered records to pin the blame on another staff member.25 May 03:17 AM
New ZealandElderly woman dies of sepsis - rest home staff too slow to reactBy the time the woman was rushed to hospital it was too late.18 May 05:39 AM
New ZealandGynaecologist told to apologise: 'I did not expect in any way to be cut near [that] area'A gynaecologist has had to apologise after performing a procedure without consent.11 May 09:38 PM
