Warrant: Patient slammed to floor at Columbia facility
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A vulnerable adult patient at a mental health facility in South Carolina was slammed to…
Doctor banned for prescribing medication to patient, then buying it back
A doctor who prescribed a vulnerable patient addictive pain medication and bought it back off them for his…
On the Up: Cancer Society Whangārei lodge raises $22m, walls go up
Cancer Society Northland regional manager Charli Timms said 30 years’ experience running Domain Lodge has helped design the…
‘Overwhelmed’ cancer specialists warn of five-week delays, ‘backlog pile’
Kenwright said the pathology workforce is “at a cliff edge” with an ageing workforce, and not enough staff…
When Nursing standards put Treaty politics ahead of patient care – Deborah Chambers
Some Māori want that. It matters to them. There is also a narrower argument that is not ridiculous…
Dannevirke Community Hospital pauses new patient admissions as Health NZ seeks staff
Gywn said the priority was “ensuring people continue to have access to safe healthcare services while THG works…
Commentary: Misplaced glasses, forgotten names. How to know when to worry, and how to thrive
Dr. Zaldy Tan, author of a new book with profound insights into aging, memory loss and resilience, was…
Human Rights Review Tribunal: Midwife Korina Burne-Vaughn accepts breaching patient rights after Waikato baby stillborn
“When our baby was being resuscitated and worked on … no one communicated to us what was happening.”…
‘Vanbulance’ doctors return to Northland with health reform findings
The new hīkoi kicks off with a special documentary screening followed by a Q&A with the pair in…
Inquest examines Christchurch killer’s release hours before Laisa Waka’s ‘unimaginable’ death
“My life changed forever. I was only 11 years old … waiting patiently … I remember seeing people…
MS progression leaves Northland mother of three unable to drive
Symptoms depend on nerves impacted, Buxton said. They could include vision problems, numbness, muscle weakness, co-ordination issues, bladder/bowel…
Boston Medical Center nurses vote to authorize 3-day strike
Boston Medical Center nurses vote to authorize 3-day strike BOSTON — Nearly 2,000 Boston Medical Center nurses voted…