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HDC Finds Deficiencies In Care Contributed To Elderly Woman’s Death
Monday, 31 October 2022, 5:36 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner found an over stretched and under resourced emergency department were factors contributing to the death of an elderly woman from hypoxic brain injury (oxygen deprivation). Carolyn Cooper found Te Whatu ... More >>
HDC Says Informed Consent Not Provided For Procedure To Remove Uterus
Monday, 31 October 2022, 5:35 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner says the risks of a morcellation technique used when removing a woman’s uterus were not sufficiently explained so the woman was not able to give informed consent. Morcellation is a procedure where the uterus ... More >>
Inadequate Checks By Pharmacist Results In Woman Being Given Wrong Medication
Monday, 17 October 2022, 1:54 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The importance of pharmacists undertaking adequate checks, and maintaining and complying with professional standards was highlighted in a decision published by Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner, Deborah James. In her decision, Ms James found a pharmacist ... More >>
Clear Policies And Processes Vital To Support Medical Centres Operating A Team Approach To Patient Care
Monday, 17 October 2022, 1:52 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The importance of clear communication between health providers in instances where patients are seen by multiple clinicians, was highlighted in a decision published by Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner, Deborah James. In her decision, Ms ... More >>
Failure To Provide Adequate Information About Risks And Options For Treatment
Monday, 17 October 2022, 1:48 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The importance of providing information about the risks of treatment and other alternative options was highlighted in a decision published by Deputy Health and Commissioner Deborah James. In her decision, Ms James found a dentist in breach of the Code of ... More >>
Informed Consent To Involvement Of Medical Students In Procedures Must Be Obtained
Monday, 17 October 2022, 1:44 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The need to obtain explicit consent for the involvement of medical students in sensitive medical procedures was highlighted in a decision by Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell. This case concerns care provided to a woman in her twenties, who ... More >>
Quality Care Vital For Frail Consumers
Monday, 10 October 2022, 1:43 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The importance of aged residential care facilities providing support that consistently meet the needs of the elderly residents they are entrusted to protect was highlighted in a decision by Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall. Ms Wall says, ... More >>
Man Whose Leg Was Amputated, Did Not Receive Continuity Of Care - HDC Decision Finds
Monday, 3 October 2022, 1:44 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner, Dr Vanessa Caldwell has found Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui (formerly Whanganui DHB) breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) following its treatment of a man who did ... More >>
Informed Consent Not Given For Off-label Medication Use, Says The HDC
Monday, 3 October 2022, 1:42 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Deborah James has found Te Whatu Ora - Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (formerly MidCentral DHB) breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers Rights, for failing to ensure a ... More >>
HDC Finds Beauty Clinic Fails Customer
Monday, 3 October 2022, 1:39 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner has found a beauty clinic failed to provide a customer with enough information for her to give informed consent to a laser hair removal treatment she received. Dr Vanessa Caldwell found the clinic breached ... More >>
Valuing The Wisdom And Life Experiences Of Our Older People
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 3:21 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
International Day of Older Persons - 1 October 2022 The Aged Care Commissioner wants to challenge negative stereotypes and misconceptions about older people and ageing. Carolyn Cooper is reminding Kiwis to value the wisdom and life experiences of our ... More >>
Process Improvements Made To Dermatology Clinic Following Error In Woman’s UVB Treatment
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 2:04 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The importance of adequate supervision and training of staff, and full disclosure of relevant information to people using healthcare services was highlighted in a decision published by Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell. ... More >>
Adhering To Professional Guidelines And Standard Operating Procedures Vital For The Safe Dispensing Of Medication
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 2:03 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The importance of adhering to professional standards and pharmacy standard operating procedures was highlighted in a decision by Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell, who found a pharmacy and pharmacist in breach of the Code of ... More >>
Delay In The Diagnosis Of Multiple Sclerosis In Woman
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 2:01 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell has found Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury (WC), formerly Canterbury District Health Board, and a GP in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the ... More >>
Retirement Village Failed To Provide Health Services With Reasonable Care And Skill
Monday, 19 September 2022, 2:03 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall has found The Selwyn Foundation in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code), for failing to provide health services with reasonable care and skill. Health ... More >>
Impact Of Cognitive Bias And Lack Of Critical Thinking On Diagnostic Decision-making
Monday, 19 September 2022, 2:02 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The importance of considering different diagnoses, and the impact that cognitive biases and a lack of critical thinking can have on diagnostic decision-making was highlighted in a decision by Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell. In ... More >>
GP Failed To Implement A Robust Plan For Management Of Man’s Kidney Disease
Monday, 19 September 2022, 2:01 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The need to ensure tests are followed up, and examinations and tests are undertaken to determine the extent of an illness to support timely diagnosis and management, was highlighted in a decision by Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell. ... More >>
Missed Opportunities To Manage Care Of Girl Adequately And In A Timely Manner
Monday, 12 September 2022, 2:12 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell has found Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland (TTTA), formerly Auckland District Health Board, in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code), for failing ... More >>
Documentation Of Assessments And Care Of Man In Prison Service Did Not Meet Acceptable Standards
Monday, 12 September 2022, 2:10 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The importance of adequately documenting assessments and treatment plans was highlighted in a decision published by Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell. In her decision, Dr Caldwell found two nurses in breach of the Code of Health and ... More >>
Safe Medication Practices Vital To Ensure Safety And Wellbeing Of Older People
Monday, 12 September 2022, 11:29 am | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The Aged Care Commissioner is calling for patients, families, whānau, caregivers, communities, healthcare workers, and providers to show their commitment to safe medication practices for older people. Carolyn Cooper is making this call in support of the ... More >>
