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Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner - Latest News [Page 25]
New Deputy Commissioner & Director Of Advocacy
Thursday, 8 April 2004, 9:52 am | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Deputy Commissioner, Education and Corporate Support, Tania Thomas. Ms Thomas also has responsibility for responsiveness to Maori and people with disabilities ... More >>
Commissioner Reviews Act and Code
Tuesday, 2 March 2004, 3:35 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The Health and Disability Commissioner, Ron Paterson, is currently reviewing the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 and the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights. More >>
New Director of Proceedings appointed
Wednesday, 14 January 2004, 10:59 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The Health and Disability Commissioner, Ron Paterson, has appointed Theo Baker to the statutory position of Director of Proceedings. Ms Baker spent ten years in private practice, predominantly involved in litigation, prior to joining the Proceedings ... More >>
Health & Disability Commissioner Tauranga Inquiry
Monday, 22 December 2003, 8:55 am | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson today initiated an inquiry into the quality of care provided to five patients by Tauranga surgeon Ian Breeze. The inquiry has been prompted by new complaints to the Commissioner's Office. More >>
Record Number Of Patients' Complaints Resolved
Wednesday, 29 October 2003, 1:44 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
A record 1,338 complaints were resolved by the Health and Disability Commissioner in the year ending 30 June 2003, with a dramatic 35% reduction in the backlog of open files. More >>
