News Source: Scoop
| 7 months ago
This is heartbreaking stuff, ‘says Foundation Executive Director, Jane Patterson. Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson recently released a report that recommended remedial action and included a statement from an independent Paediatrician...
News Source: Xtra News
| 7 months ago
Doctor, DHB blamed for lack of care over child's death April 8, 2009, 6:14 am An inexperienced doctor and his employer have been blamed for inadequate care of a toddler who died following asthma complications.
News Source: New Zealand Herald
| 7 months ago
Reef Steiner died of brain damage connected to an asthma attack in the children's ward of Tauranga Hospital in 2007. In a report released yesterday, Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson criticised the hospital and a junior doctor in charge...
News Source: Uinta County News
| 7 months ago
Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson has faulted an inexperienced doctor and his employer over the death of a young child in hospital following an asthma attack. Mr Paterson says the doctor did not realise the severity of the attack or...