'No way did I consent': Woman given mesh treatment instead of hysterectomy
It was four months before she found out what type of surgery she'd had.
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The big risk factor for dementia - and what the Government is being urged to do about it
The Government subsidy for hearing aids of $1022 hasn't increased for years.
Young boy rushed to hospital after being accidentally given anti-psychotic drug
Pharmacy censured after boy's hay-fever medicine found to contain anti-psychotic drug.
Mum pleads for understanding over adult son's screaming bouts
“Pachygyria patients ... may have difficulty controlling some behaviours."
Nurse cleared of inappropriately touching a tetraplegic patient's genitals
The nurse admitted to touching the patient's genitals but only to change his catheter.
Young woman who took her own life had asked to go to more secure care facility
She was found unresponsive in her bedroom at a mental health respite facility.
'Nazi scumbag liar': Nurse's rant after person complained about anti-vax post
Denise Perkins used her role as a nurse to deter people from getting the Covid-19 vaccine.
Nurse who had relationship with married father of newborn guilty of misconduct
A nurse shouldn't be suspended for having relationship with baby's father, lawyer says.
Prostate cancer patient dies after test results missed by GPs
The Aged Care Commissioner found several doctors failed to notice warning signs.
Botox botch up: Woman injected by unqualified 'nurse' suffers pain surges, racing heart
The doctor was away, so told his unqualified practice manager to do the procedure herself.
'Foolish old man': Osteopath who performed sex act on patient revealed
Joe Crozier nonconsensually penetrated a patient while her child was in the room.
'My body's falling to bits': Woman pleads 'let me die'
Currently the end-of-life legislation is only an option for people who are terminally ill.
'I feel disgusting': Woman ends up with uneven breasts after two surgeons operate
The Health and Disability Commission is investigating the woman's care at Middlemore.
'No longer speaks': 10yo gets flu, suffers brain injury after seizure
A Kiwi family say their son is being pushed out of rehab and hospital facilities.
Grandad died after waiting 30 hours in ED. His family fought for months for answers
Waikato Hospital has apologised to a Hamilton family after an internal investigation.
Whistleblower doctor exposes child's near death after report went missing
Radiologist Dr Bryan Wolf alleged that the child could have died.
‘Unprofessional and unethical’: GP to pay $48k after using alias to post bad reviews
The doctor was earlier found guilty of making $30k worth of false ACC claims.
Dementia: She cared lovingly for her elderly mother for 16 years. Why did it end so traumatically?
Auckland family left in despair after losing GP at a moment of crisis.
'Traumatised': Disabled man found face down, sleeves tied in knots to restrict his hands
It was also claimed the man's sleeves were nailed to the wall.
Chinese medicine therapist rubbed patient's breasts, called her 'beautiful'
He also admitted to using a vibrating massager on 'intimate' parts of her body.
Pharmacist who heckled Ardern struck off after denouncing Govt's Covid response
The pharmacist heckled the former PM at a press conference, leading to it being shut down.
'Intelligent option': Ex-IHC board member suggests unhappy residents move
Shelley Payne wrote a scathing open letter defending IHC/IDEA Services, slating Whaikaha.
'Very concerning': Man seeking time-critical HIV meds turned away from ED
He was questioned loudly about his sex life in front of others, and referred to his GP.
Three Kiwi women with 'invisible illness' die in three months
Change 'urgently needed' to help those with it EDS 'lead the lives that they deserve'.
Baby showing signs of foetal distress died after life support was turned off
The baby wasn't growing properly but the midwife didn't recognise the risks.
Unvaxed doctor criticised for giving out fake Covid-19 vaccine exemptions
The doctor gave out almost 300 medical certificates regarding the Covid-19 vaccine.
Ongoing resistance to cervical screening and HPV vaccinations
"If somebody has a bad experience, then they’re unlikely to return.”
Man dies of cardiac event hours after being discharged from cancer clinic
The man, in his 40s, was in his first cycle of chemo when he became acutely unwell.
NHI number blunder: Woman had unnecessary colonoscopy meant for someone else
The woman was told the procedure was a mix-up after her sedation had worn off.
'The cancer is now not survivable': Man had to wait 20 weeks for MRI
The MRI was deemed urgent and meant to happen within 31 days.
'Outrage and anger': Cancer victim's health records accessed and used in targeted advertising
Now the company involved has been fined $10,000.
‘I felt my baby die inside of me’: Pregnant woman’s twin baby dies after botched Waikato DHB birth
The woman told the HDC that when she 'felt her die, no one listened'.
‘Missed opportunities': Woman died at home a week after ankle surgery
The woman had a documented history of developing blood clots which staff missed.
Calls for IHC chief to resign as complaints review finds distrust
Review of complaints policies finds IDEA Services distrusted by some clients and families.