Taranaki District Health Board (now Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand Taranaki) breached health rights code post-TVT-O mesh surgery, resulting in inadequate care and significant delays.
Taranaki District Health Board (now Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand Taranaki) breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights for postoperative management following TVT-O mesh (vaginal mesh tape sling) surgery. Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall found that the hospital's ongoing care and follow-up post-surgery was inadequate, resulting in significant delays in review, investigations, diagnosis, and treatment. The woman experienced profound negative impacts on her daily life due to the complications.
April 08, 2024
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