‘That terrible day’: Woman who lost both legs fighting to ensure medical error doesn't happen again
Ruth Johnston has had to relearn how to crawl so that she can do her gardening.
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Five checks for an allergy before prescribing and administering antibiotics were missed.
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Auckland woman accused of faking her illness has died
Stephanie Aston, who battled the health system for years, has died.
Woman’s lower legs amputated after immediate action not taken
'The patient should have been referred immediately to an emergency facility,' HDC rules.
Parents say hospital had more holes than ‘swiss cheese’ after baby's death
The 13-month-old was taken to hospital by his mum at 2am with a fever and vomiting.
'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's death
Pathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.
Health and Disability Commissioner calls for 'urgent' action in Hawke's Bay radiology crisis
Letters show watchdog urged action several months before release of damning report.
Surgeon burned his note of medical procedure that killed patient
Surgeon in charge of Carmen Walker's procedure grilled over volume of fluid in bucket.
Disabled man dies in hospital choking on food after nurses fail to follow pureed diet plan
The man was given a meal of chicken and vegetables despite being on a pureed diet.
Hospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death case
Blood drained during the procedure was thrown away with other disposable waste.
'Decade of poor performance': Damning review of Hawke’s Bay radiology department, staff ‘exhausted’
Health NZ has released a report after being castigated by a whistleblower.
'Tears on his cheeks': Cause of patient death still haunts family, doctor
The doctor who blew the whistle on a hospital death claims the case was covered up.
Treatment for man who died of lung cancer delayed in error
A man died of lung cancer after a mass on his lung was found but not followed up.
Midwifery failings: Baby took 14 minutes to take her first breath
The newborn suffered a head injury that could have a profound impact on her life.
Rob Campbell: Te Aka Whai Ora review not all bad news for Māori
OPINION: The Te Aka Whai Ora review report should be read in its entirety.
Patient injured during op after surgeon failed to read her notes
'Other women that go for surgeries should know what he’s done.'
Man has less than five years to live after GP missed cancer signs on two occasions
The HDC found earlier treatment could have stopped the salivary gland cancer's spread.
Māori face higher treatment injuries, hospital care complications - study
New study reveals Māori face more treatment complications from hospital care.
Double tragedy: Patient took life at mental health unit, days after friend died at same facility
His foster mother raised concern after he rang to say what song he wanted at his funeral.
Intellectually disabled man choked to death on uncut sausage in care home
A carer failed to clear the airway of an intellectually disabled man before she did CPR.
Woman left with colostomy bag after 30cm cyst removed without consent
Her bowel was pierced during the surgery which was meant to be on her right ovary.
‘Severely lacking’: Midwife found in breach of patient rights after baby stillborn
The mother repeatedly asked for further ultrasound scans.
Dunedin Hospital faces losing right to train junior cancer doctors
A report found cancer patients were harmed for years by long waitlists.
'Unfair': Dad exasperated by health system months after 4-year-old's death
Wellington hospitals are coming under pressure this winter with long wait times.
‘Flames emerged from mouth’: Man’s airway catches fire mid-surgery
Memories of the man's burnt face still haunt his family.
Woman with sepsis dies after deadly infection unnoticed
Despite tests indicating the woman had sepsis, it went untreated until it was too late.
Health Committee accused of ‘passing the buck’ on surgical mesh
The ministry said there was no consensus on whether mesh operations should be paused.
A&E crisis: Senior doctor's plea - ‘Everyone’s getting burnt out. We’re exhausted.’
'If I didn’t think there were knock-on effects for patients, I wouldn't be talking.'