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Robert Ewart wants high blood pressure control, after being hospitalised four times.
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An Northland emergency doctor says the health system is in a death spiral.
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'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in ED
Kerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.
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Kerry Mason believes an overwhelmed health system contributed to her dad Brian Brosnahan’s death at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mike Scott / Michael Morrah
Opinion: How Google's tech can help prevent NZ's most common accidents
OPINION: Addressing fall risks early could save money – and lives – down the track.
Opinion: Eight steps to a world-class health system in NZ
OPINION: There are many places in the country where medical care is inaccessible.
ChatGPT-like AI models can correctly forecast hospital flu surges
AI models similar to popular ChatGPT may help stretched hospitals manage bumper flu years.
Letters: Congrats – now bring the Cup home to defend
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‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary Hospital
It took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.
Fears for knock-on effect of Health NZ proposal for hospital
'We don’t want to see any dilution of services in Whanganui.'
Christchurch Hospital fumes exposure: Affected staff nearly double initial reports
At least 55 people have come forward reporting toxic fumes exposure.
'Incredibly valued' senior doctor dies at own Auckland hospital, ED faces disruption
The hospital considered diverting patients elsewhere after the death.
Care of woman by Kaitaia Hospital and others inadequate, breached rights
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Man critically injured following an assault in Auckland Central
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'Patients have the right to understand every word': Kiwis react to nurses' language ban
Range of views expressed over ban on migrant nurses speaking their own language at work.
'They should talk only in English': Indian nurses told not to speak their language
A patient at Palmerston North Hospital had complained of being 'disrespected'.
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OPINION: This is patronising, condescending ... an infringement on basic human rights.
'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreak
Health officials are bracing for a whooping cough outbreak, with newborns most at risk.
'Deeply concerned': Christchurch Hospital staff exposed to toxic fumes through A/C
One staff member ended up in ICU while others suffered symptoms for months.
'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded ED
Tony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.
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A coroner's report said the delays Tony Knott faced were 'relevant' to his death.
Teenager and woman seriously hurt in Ōtara incident overnight
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Maureen King, 69, will soon run out of publicly funded treatment options.
Teenager, woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after overnight Auckland incident
Investigating police were examining a driveway at the scene following the incident.
Father dies hours after being sent home by Westport hospital
Woman whose husband's death is being reviewed by Te Whatu Ora says she has heard nothing.
Dargaville Hospital again without a doctor most nights this week
There are also 'a number of gaps' in the roster for the rest of the month - leaked memo.
Opinion: GPs shortage - new solutions needed for sustainable primary healthcare
OPINION: For every $1 spent in primary care, $14 is saved down the line in hospitals.
Dunedin mayor hits the highway in ambulance to save new hospital
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