Man dies from incorrect intubation at Hawke's Bay Hospital, breaching Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.
A man died from a severe brain injury after incorrect intubation at Hawke's Bay Hospital. The Health and Disability Commissioner found that Te Whatu Ora breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights, failing to provide appropriate care and not providing informed consent. The hospital will now be required to apologize and improve staff training to prevent similar incidents.
April 29, 2024
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