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The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights continues to apply to health and disability services at all Alert Levels.
HDC welcomes appointment of new Deputy Commissioners
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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