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Baby will be paralysed after multiple failures by DHB

HDC found no action was taken after a critical complication was revealed during a scan.

Mum distraught after blind teen son left at bus stop alone by support worker

"My son was left in a potentially life threatening situation," boy's mum pleads.

'Seriously inadequate': DHB slammed after woman died waiting for urgent care

Three years after the tragic death, the decision of a HDC investigation has been made.

Woman put in ICU after failures by dentist during wisdom teeth op

She developed a painful mouth and "was finding it difficult to eat or open her mouth".

Mum dies after GP's 'dangerous' medication prescription

A mum with a history of depression died after her GP over-prescribed her medication.

'Still traumatised by the surgery': Swab left inside Auckland patient for a month

The mistake cost the woman unnecessary harm and significantly impacted her recovery.

Elderly woman's cancer signs ignored for 3 years. Now she's minus a bladder

It's likely her cancer could have been picked up three years earlier, oncologist said.

Woman burnt on her belly during gynaecological surgery

Patient fears it will take her longer to recover from burn wounds than actual operation.

Second coroner's inquest into death of patient denied

Whistleblower doctor and family consider seeking judicial review of Carmen Walker's death.

GP begins affair with married patient, continues to doctor his wife and kids

The GP failed to comply with professional and ethical standards.

Serious oversights found in investigation of woman's care in final months

None of the nursing staff who worked there at the time still employed by the company.

Gynaecologist failed to respect patient's refusal of consent to surgery

Woman's refusal to the treatment written in clinical notes - which doctor had not read.

Baby girl dies. Investigation finds delayed treatment due to lack of staff

A baby girl who died from a brain infection at Waikato Hospital was delayed treatment.

Deadly error: Man died after two doctors failed to communicate about his cancer

Man had to go to a third doctor to get tumour removed.

Care firm's policies on checking vulnerable clients breached code: HDC

Elderly woman found critically ill when staff finally managed to access her home.

Inmate had heart attack after Corrections failed to provide medication

The Health and Disability Commission found Corrections failed in its responsibilities.