Commissioner raises concerns with the Director-General of Health
The Health and Disability Commissioner has raised concerns over how changes to medication brands are managed across the health system.
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At all alert levels, health and disability services continue to focus on providing safe services.
HDC Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2020
The challenges faced by people using health and disability services are highlighted in HDC’s latest annual report, says Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell.
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