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Coroner to take over health watchdog role
McDowell replaces Anthony Hill, who has been at the helm since 2010.
McDowell replaces Anthony Hill, who has been at the helm since 2010.
Despite her severe symptoms, three doctors at the centre didn't investigate further.
A grieving family has waited for a coronal inquest into son's suicide for seven years.
"Dad's health requirements were far from maintained," daughter tells.
Commission finds multiple errors leading to the death, and continued afterwards.
An IT error caused a year-long delay in a dying man receiving his test results.
Eamon Marshall couldn't speak up for himself so his father did. Now he might owe $33,505.
Petition urges right to appeal against Health and Disability Commissioner decisions.
The pediatrician gave the newborn the drug - it was five times too much
By the time the woman was rushed to hospital it was too late.
A gynaecologist has had to apologise after performing a procedure without consent.
Complaint over loss of sight in right eye ends in breach finding against Southern DHB.
Breast cancer diagnosis on day lockdown start forces woman into costly private surgery.
GPs given the green light to open, dentists to do urgent surgeries.
Access to specialist treatment, cancelled procedures, visiting patients, among complaints.
Letter from HDC to Health Minister raises concerns for normal healthcare during pandemic.
Richard Briggs bows to public pressure and gives up 20 per cent of his pay packet.
Governor-General, health watchdogs to donate 20 per cent of their pay to charity.
After surgery the 41-year-old female patient's distorted vision did not improve.
Suicide-bereaved whānau want external investigation of Waikato mental health facility.
HDC criticises decision, says baby should never have been without medical supervision.
The man's care was "unacceptable", he suffered unnecessarily, HDC tells.
The venue operator admits the experience was "completely unacceptable".
More than six years after Neil David Jones' tragic death, Canterbury DHB found in breach.
"I believe these small details, were either omitted, ignored or not taken seriously."
"My little boy he just... It was really hard." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man's deteriorating renal function continuously missed over a two-year period.
"They failed to do the basics, such as reviewing [his] previous medical notes," HDC finds.
Staff failed to keep the man safe and "had many opportunities arose to do so", HDC finds.
The money will go towards improving the Hutt's maternity services and facilities.