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GP scandal to be investigated further
The Medical Council has appointed a professional conduct committee to look at the case.
Breast examination breached patient's rights - HDC finds
The woman had just moved town and wanted to get referred to the local diabetes service.
Second coroner's inquest into death of patient denied
Whistleblower doctor and family consider seeking judicial review of Carmen Walker's death.
Waikato DHB privacy breach 'disappointing'
A doctor had his medical records accessed by colleagues after he went to the ED for care.
US doctor accused of sex with patient, finds work in NZ
Two American psychiatrists who worked in NZ were accused of having sex with patients.
Sex with patient kept secret in psychiatrist's NZ work application
Psychiatrist didn't tell authorities of affair with patient when he applied to work in NZ.
Doctor's sex affair with teen: DHB had been warned of issues after Google search
No changes made after mental health patient uncovered psychiatrist's surrendered licence.
No suspension for gynaecologist accused of STI testing woman on first date
Dr Naylin Appanna is allowed to continue practising, despite the allegations.
'We are facing the biggest crisis of our time': Urgent calls for retired medical staff to step up
Official campaign to find the workforce needed is due to launch on Saturday.
Gynaecologist accused of performing STI test on woman during first date
Gynaecologist Naylin Appanna has already been suspended from practising in Australia.
Man with bipolar rushed to hospital after failures by six doctors
Man's deteriorating renal function continuously missed over a two-year period.
Man dies after doctors 'failed to do basics'
"They failed to do the basics, such as reviewing [his] previous medical notes," HDC finds.
New mum loses baby, doctor removes ovary without consent
Melanie Hughes did not know her ovary had been removed until some months later.
Health Minister appoints 13 new DHB chairs
The government has overhauled leadership of the nation's health boards.
Hospital accused of allowing gynaecological exams without consent
Claims doctors performed surgeries on women under anaesthetic without their consent.
Psychiatrist in breach for buying house from vulnerable patient
Commissioner slams psychiatrist and nurse for crossing professional boundaries.
More than 50 medical students to be denied graduation
The students will be prevented from graduating following an overseas placement rort.
Doctor files legal proceedings stalling NZ Medical Council
Controversial Hamilton gynaecologist suspended from working in Australia.
Auckland doctor accused of rape can still practice
Medical Council of New Zealand hamstrung by doctors appealing action through the courts.
Doctor keeps licence after covertly recording female colleagues
Dr Samuel Wilson disguised the USB camera on his car keys and door opener.
Drink-driving doctor caught five times over limit swerving into motorway traffic
The doctor has two drink driving convictions as well as two for assault while drunk.
Doctor who pursued sex with patients: 'Please don't complain it could ruin my life'
Laying a compliant "would be pretty harsh for abusing your trust", doctor tells patient.
GP wrongly prescribed drugs 74 times: 'I was in a bad headspace'
"I was ashamed that I needed that medication, I felt like a failure," doctor says.
Doctor guilty of prescribing drugs to family, friends, colleagues
The doctor himself has a history of drug dependency which concerned the tribunal.
GP wrongly prescribing drugs
The doctor was suffering from depression, anxiety and sleeping problems, tribunal hears.
Health practitioner found prescribing meds to herself and family
She was found to commit professional misconduct for wrongly prescribing medications.
Doctors' pay: Health conflict a 'dirty little secret'
The money question: Should private practice be used to entice specialists to stay in NZ?
Specialists in public and private face conflict of interest
Clinicians could abuse their power by pushing patients to private practise. So do they?
Q&A: 'Medical manslaughter' a growing worry
Dr Jenny Vaughan has been visiting NZ to talk about "medical manslaughter". What is it?
NZ doctors, drug dependency and discipline
An issue researchers say needs to be taken more seriously.
Our fight for mum: Family wants answers after cancer patient bled to death
A super-dose of chemo was supposed to buy more time for Carmen Walker.
Fake Kiwi doctor may have harmed thousands of patients
NZer's 22-year fake medical career leads to checks for thousands of foreign doctors.
South Auckland doctor stripped of registration after assaulting six women
Doctor stripped of his medical certificate and ordered to pay $12,000