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GP practising again after having sex with vulnerable patient
Dr Salil Elias denied having sex with the woman but DNA testing proved otherwise.
Doctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlag
The doctor was discharged without conviction, avoided suspension and kept his name secret.
'He has lost his profession': Former doctor faces reality of anti-vaccine stance
Judge: Eye surgeon could have stopped practising but chose to try to bend the rules.
Forgery, adultery and violence: Every doctor censured in the past five years
Nearly half of the doctors who committed misconduct have name suppression.
Kiwis suffering from common lung disease to benefit from newly funded medicine
Around 15,000 New Zealanders currently suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
'Justice for Pauline': Friend grilled on motivation for murder trial testimony
Pauline Hanna's friend continues giving evidence on day 14 of the murder trial.
Pauline Hanna planned to 'see a lawyer and write a will' prior to her death, friend tells court
The eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife then staging a suicide.
'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nurses
One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.
'Distressing': More GP surgeries could close, warn doctors
Family doctors warn more GP surgeries could close in the next year, as some run at a loss.
Medical Council apologises to Lake Alice abuse survivors
'We are deeply and unreservedly sorry for this failure.'
Study finds 'notably higher' amputations for people living in most deprived areas in region
Audit of five major hospitals show amputations were common for Māori and Pasifika.
Unregistered anti-vax doctor kept practising under 'Māori customary law'
A pharmacy contacted the Medical Council after receiving prescriptions from the doctor.
'Bar needs to be higher': Advocate's call for tougher penalties for doctor misconduct
"We’re short of doctors, but we shouldn’t accept doctors whose behaviour is that bad.”
Forgery, adultery and violence: Every doctor censured in the past five years
Nearly half of the doctors who committed misconduct have name suppression.
Focus: Junior doctors strike
More than 2,000 doctors have walked off the job to fight for pay and work conditions. Video / NZHerald
Hair salon accused of performing 'vampire facial' made famous by Kim Kardashian
Auckland business offers treatment alongside haircuts and colours.
Doctor who prescribed ADHD medication without approval to pay $175k, suspended
Dr Tony Hanne prescribed ADHD medication on 5662 occasions without approval.
'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.
'He's crazy': Doctor whose competence questioned lashes out
Teimur Youssefi made disrespectful comments about a former boss after concerns raised.
‘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.
Doctor formed relationship with patient, prescribed him opioids
Relationship began seven months after she was caught prescribing herself medicines.
Stepping down and stepping up for Sir Collin Tukuitonga
Opinion: Resignation could see the start of something new.
Auckland doctor wrote thousands of prescriptions for ADHD drugs without approval
Tony Hanne was accused of professional misconduct over prescriptions he had written.
‘Massive spike’ in Israeli doctors wanting to move to NZ
Recruitment agencies say doctors are prepared to take a pay cut to move somewhere safer.
'Stretched beyond their limits': How worried should we be about medical mishaps?
When doctors make mistakes, the consequences can be grave.
Can hair loss clinic owner call himself ‘Dr Raj’ if he’s not NZ registered medical doctor?
His website included a reference to Dr Raj being a third-generation doctor.
Call for single-gender hospital rooms to protect human rights after new report
Mixed-gender hospital rooms infringe upon patients' human rights, report says.