New Zealand'Adverse effects' at DHBs up from 2014An adverse event is an incident that caused serious harm or death, or could have done so.03 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandData breaches hit recordA stolen handbag containing names of hundreds of patients who had undergone a sensitive medical procedure was one of a record number of data breaches reported in the past year.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSt John aims to save more heart casesCardiac arrest patients cared for by New Zealand's largest ambulance provider have a markedly lower chance of surviving than those under the service covering Wellington and the Wairarapa.01 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleMedical problem makes life toughThey consider Canberra home but this New Zealand family are struggling to make ends meet after having support for their autistic son withdrawn.25 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDHealthcareOrion Health tips loss as revenue soarsOrion Health Group first-half loss was expected, as a weaker kiwi dollar and recurring revenue in North America lifted sales by 26 percent.24 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandExperts urge Labour to sweeten policyNutrition experts say Labour's policy to reduce sugar in foods is a good move, but a sugar tax on fizzy drinks is an essential step.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnaesthetists under pressure of 'Olympic athletes'Anaesthetists say the levels of stress they face in their job are comparable to the pressures felt by soldiers and Olympic athletes.25 Oct 02:42 AM
BusinessHealthcare trends promise revenue boostFisher & Paykel Healthcare's sales could be nudging the $2 billion mark within a decade if the company's bullish growth projections become a reality.22 Oct 10:30 PM
OpinionGovt right to avoid complex tax on sugarPublic health campaigners have made quite an effort this year to persuade the Government to introduce a selective tax on sugar.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurse fighting multiple chargesA former Waikato drug and alcohol nurse is fighting multiple charges of professional misconduct including engaging in a sexual act with a patient.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Real-life Robin Hood' disciplinedA real-life Robin Hood, who saves lives in the world's poorest countries, has been disciplined for practising without a certificate.06 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMidwife's competence questionedA midwife's competence has been questioned after she failed to arrange urine testing for a woman who was later diagnosed with a life-threatening condition that necessitated an emergency caesarean birth.28 Sep 03:02 AM
New ZealandElderly woman given incorrect doseAn elderly woman with dementia was given four times her proper dose of antipsychotic medication for nine days before anyone noticed the error.28 Sep 02:38 AM
New ZealandProvincial hospitals face scrutinyThree provincial North Island hospitals have unexpectedly high death rates, according to data released to the Herald after a two-year wait.23 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldDrug may reverse dementiaA drug brought to light by Hippocrates in the 5th century BC could help restore memory in Alzheimer's patients, scientists hope.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Lifestyle$50 compensation for horrific burnsA young woman was badly burned and feared she may never have children after a horrifying medical blunder - and then offered a $50 fuel voucher by way of apology.19 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleDetermined teen a face of hopeAn Auckland teen living with the side-effects of a brain tumour has been chosen as the face of hope by a cancer charity.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHearing aids may benefit autistic kidsWhat linguists call prosody describes the variations in timing, pitch and stress patterns in speech that help people convey meaning and emotion.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's cooking? Ask Starship childrenNew World has donated a number of the full sets, complete with mini ovens and barbecue grills, for young patients to try their hand at "cooking".08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirm reps present during surgeryStaff working for companies producing artificial hips, pacemakers and other medical devices are being allowed into surgeries at hospitals without the consent of patients.24 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleScreening pilot will save livesAn editorial in the Herald states that the value of the screening pilot needs proving and that the pilot "is not going as well as expected".23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurge in bullying complaints from medical studentsMore than 220 students have come forward this week with fresh claims of abuse and bullying from medical professionals.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital full: Elective surgeries cancelledAuckland City Hospital has cancelled some elective surgery due today, because of the high number of patients requiring admission from winter-related illnesses.19 Aug 07:45 AM
New ZealandLegal battle could take its toll on family of disabled boyA lengthy legal battle could take an emotional and financial toll on the family of a brain damaged Wellington boy: Legal expert.11 Aug 02:04 AM
New ZealandHealth board apologises to familyThe capital's health board has been blamed for a young boy's brain damage and quadriplegia because of meningitis that was missed by two doctors.10 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandMeningitis miss: Boy in hospitalA two-year-old Wellington boy severely brain damaged after a hospital twice failed to diagnose him, remains in hospital suffering from a chest infection.09 Aug 11:48 PM
EditorialEditorial: Flu jab rebels should get another jobIt beggars belief that any nurses employed in public hospitals would be allowed to decline vaccinations against winter flu.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo jab, no job for nursesThree Waikato Hospital nurses have been suspended for defying a controversial new policy forcing non-vaccinated workers to either get flu jabs or wear face masks.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis spray considered for public fundingA cannabis spray used to treat epilepsy, pain and multiple sclerosis will be considered for public funding next month.27 Jul 06:16 AM
New ZealandInspection following psychiatrist's alleged fraudAn inspection of Waikato District Health Board's mental health service has been announced following the arrest of a man working as a psychiatrist.27 Jul 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' raised over alleged health worker fraudThe Minister for Health says he has serious concerns after a health board staffer working as a psychiatrist was fired and arrested for possible identity fraud.26 Jul 09:52 PM
