Racial bias ‘did likely exist’ in major medical exam: review
A report into claims of racial bias in a major medical exam has been completed.
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Opinion: Public v private healthcare – NZ's wildly inequitable two-tiered system
OPINION: Doctors are human. They will often go where the money is.
Health NZ says data shows upwards demand trend for Gisborne ED
Health New Zealand reassures hospital-level care is still available for those in need.
ADHD: The regions where assessments are 'a lot faster' than in other places
A support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.
Auckland hospital ramping up security after nurse assaulted
A patient attempted to strangle an ED nurse at Middlemore Hospital.
Gisborne pēpī and tamariki immunised at drive-through event
Pinnacle and Tūranga Health collaborated on the event for Gisborne pēpī and tamariki.
Health NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes
'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'
Lack of Covid leave a problem for health professionals, nurse says
Nurses allegedly reluctant to test for Covid and take time off work amid latest influx.
Calls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcement
New Zealand researchers say there is a need to tackle alcohol-related health problems.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
Police investigating 'assault' after nurse allegedly stabbed during house call
'The victim was taken to Rotorua Hospital for treatment for their injuries.'
From micro-pumps to ‘Holy Grail’: What is the next breakthrough treatment for diabetics?
After the rollout of continuous blood monitors, what could come next?
Stretched maternity system facing job and service cuts
Health NZ has proposed getting rid of national maternity and early years programme.
Frustrated staff lament ‘unbearable’ conditions at Nelson Hospital
One worker says the building is decrepit and falling down around them.
A way forward: Progress in reopening Wairoa aged care facility
Call for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.
Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage
Some in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.
'Trust the process': Te Pāti Māori defends marae voting process
Te Pāti Māori claims the Electoral Commission bowed to political pressure over the voting.
'I remember calling her mum at work once': Mother and daughter graduate together
'I feel humbled and proud to have that moment.'
Leaked document warns cyber risks with IT staff cuts at Health NZ
Mass IT layoffs could prolong outages, impacting patient care, a risk register warns.
Auckland hospital staff criticise 'nightmare' new $95m IT system causing treatment delays
'Teething issues' are to be expected with any large-scale IT overhaul, the hospital says.
'It works better than anything': Medicinal cannabis popular for ageing and chronic pain
'My pain levels are just so low compared to what they used to be.'
'Significant impact': Health NZ confirms nearly 600 voluntary redundancies amid job cuts
Health NZ confirms 600 staff are taking voluntary redundancy amid major job cut proposals.
Hundreds more jobs set to go at Health NZ
Health NZ to propose hundreds of job cuts in procurement and planning units.
'Much-needed excitement': Children at Rotorua Hospital receive donated gifts
The children's ward is now 'stocked up' with presents thanks to the local Ulysses club.
Letters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and error
OPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'
Health system needs 3450 more doctors and 4100 more nurses in next decade
There has been huge growth in nursing numbers but gaps remain, Health NZ says.
Labour leader repeats MP’s ‘cooking the books’ claim about Health NZ Commissioner
But his MP isn't restating her claim while not covered by Parliamentary privilege.
Chris Hipkins claims Health NZ Commissioner has been 'cooking the books'
Labour leader Chris Hipkins repeats his MP's claim that Health NZ Commissioner Lester Levy has been 'cooking the books'. Video / Mark Mitchell
Northland hospitals struggle with IT outages, staff shortages escalate
Whangārei doctor warns: 'Co-opting healthcare assistants for calls is wildly inappropriate.'
'Way overdue': Mental health unit budget rises by $17m, completion further delayed
The unit was initially expected to be finished in 2023.
Letters: Humanity forgotten in healthcare squeeze
OPINION: 'People are not a business.'
Bruce Cotterill: Health system in crisis - the need for radical change
Why New Zealand’s health outcomes are declining despite funding boost.
Audrey Young: Put up or apologise – Verrall walks a fine line with Levy slur
OPINION: Prosecuting your case is very different to attacking someone personally.
Letters: Negative offer sends clear message to nurses
OPINION: 'It’s okay to make mistakes, says Judith Collins, but not in a hospital.'