HDC finds Health NZ breached two rights after Hutt Hospital ED assault
The man went on to assault her in the closed room, leaving her with injuries to her arms,…
HDC finds Rawene Hospital breached patient’s rights after falls and death
Now, the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) has found Rawene Hospital breached the man’s rights to care, particularly…
Whakatāne rest home failed over wound, pain and nutrition care, HDC finds
The woman moved her father, who was in his mid-80s, from Whangārei to Whakatāne in June 2021 so…
HDC finds Health NZ Wairarapa breached Code over ICU transfer failure
In December 2022, the Health and Disability Commissioner received a referral from the Coroner on behalf of the…
Gareth Lowndes calls for HDC overhaul after delayed report into mother’s death at Middlemore Hospital
A woman who arrived at hospital for a routine outpatient procedure became ill soon after and died. Her…
Gareth Lowndes calls for HDC overhaul after delayed report into mother’s death at Middlemore Hospital
She then suffered “significant complications” and died. “She went in for an ERCP and didn’t come back,” Lowndes…
HDC finds Health NZ Lakes District failures contributed to baby’s brain damage
According to a report released today by HDC deputy Rose Wall, the baby was born at Rotorua Hospital…
Surgeon breached patient rights over donor tissue ankle surgery, HDC finds
The decision said the woman was referred to the orthopaedic surgeon by her GP after an ankle injury…
Paralysed woman Tracy Jarman devastated as HDC closes complaint
After the operation at a private hospital in Auckland, she woke with 98% paralysis in her right leg…
HDC finds hospital care failures after child dies from stroke
About 10 minutes later, he regained consciousness but could not talk, walk, sit, or stand. The GP suspected…
HDC finds nurse disregarded patients’ rights in strip search case after meth pipe dropped in ward
The impact could be more extreme in mental health patients who may be more vulnerable, she said. Nursing…
Hospital failed Māori patient seeking return of womb intact, HDC finds
In a decision released today, Commissioner Morag McDowell acknowledged the “serious implications” of tissue being returned without testing,…