Recently published decisions
| Case No. | Description | Date of Final Opinion |
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07HDC14839 (pdf 194kb) |
Surgical Registrar/DHB Care of patient with deteriorating vascular condition. |
18 Jun 2008 |
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07HDC11761 (pdf 78kb) |
Medical Officer Inappropriate relationship with patient. |
30 Apr 2008 |
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06HDC12769 (pdf 654kb) |
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Management of ventouse-assisted birth. |
06 Aug 2008 |
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07HDC03243 (pdf 190kb) |
Midwife Inadequate documentation and standard of care during labour. |
28 Nov 2007 |
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07HDC12369 (pdf 82kb) |
Nurse Administration of unprescribed sedative. |
30 Apr 2008 |
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07HDC01804 (pdf 228kb) |
DHB Management of elderly patient and communication with family. |
16 May 2008 |
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07HDC07977 (pdf 210kb) |
DHB Delay in diagnosis of thoracic aortic aneurysm. |
28 May 2008 |
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06HDC15893 (pdf 141kb) |
Ophthalmologist/DHB Poor ophthalmology care and inadequate management of patient appointments. |
28 May 2008 |
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07HDC11036 (pdf 114kb) |
Neurosurgeon/DHB Waiting time for CT scan for patient with symptomatic cerebral aneurysm. |
01 Jul 2008 |
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07HDC05942 (pdf 205kb) |
DHB Delay in MRI during medical radiation technologists' strike. |
26 Jun 2008 |
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07HDC16053 (pdf 180kb) |
Midwife Transfer to secondary services after prolonged second stage of labour. |
10 Jun 2008 |
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06HDC12164 (pdf 302kb) |
General Practitioner GP management of elderly patient over eight-year period. |
29 Feb 2008 |
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07HDC05410 (pdf 101kb) |
General Surgeon Inadequate information prior to cosmetic procedure. |
28 Apr 2008 |
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06HDC19526 (pdf 252kb) |
Rest Home/Nurse/General Practitioner Care of rest home resident. |
06 Nov 2007 |
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06HDC09771 (pdf 392kb) |
General and endoscopic surgeon Preoperative care of deteriorating patient in private hospital following bowel surgery. |
18 Jan 2008 |
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06HDC17645 (pdf 662kb) |
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist/General Surgeon Postoperative care of deteriorating patient in private hospital following gynaecological surgery. |
19 Mar 2008 |
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06HDC17949 (pdf 160kb) |
Pharmacist Incorrect identification of patient when dispensing methadone. |
05 May 2008 |
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07HDC08819 (pdf 92kb) |
Radiologist/DHB Problems in handover of clinical information and delays in radiology reporting at Wellington Hospital in 2004, leading to a missed diagnosis on lung cancer. |
06 May 2008 |
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06HDC19538 (pdf 1,320kb) |
DHB Postoperative care of patient with special needs. |
12 Mar 2008 |
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05HDC01760 (pdf 456kb) |
Midwife Provision of antenatal and labour care. |
22 Nov 2006 |
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07HDC12714 (pdf 74kb) |
Acupuncturist Complication following acupuncture treatment. |
31 Jan 2008 |
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04HDC08400 (pdf 136kb) |
Rest Home/Nurse Management of pressure sores. |
21 Dec 2005 |
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05HDC16909 (pdf 90kb) |
Clinical Psychologist Inappropriate relationship with client following discharge from care. |
22 Nov 2006 |
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06HDC16671 (pdf 258kb) |
Rest Home / Clinical Nurse Leader Care of elderly rest home resident with history of falls. |
27 Nov 2007 |
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07HDC09104 (pdf 67kb) |
Private Hospital Communication between rest home staff and a medical officer. |
05 Dec 2007 |