Te Whatu Ora Waikato breached a consumer's right to information about chest X-ray results, leading to delayed diagnosis and death.

Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner finds Te Whatu Ora Waikato breached consumer's right to information about chest X-ray results. The woman, referred to as Ms A, was later diagnosed with metastasized cancer and passed away. The Commissioner states that the woman and her medical center were not informed of the X-ray results, which recommended further cross-sectional imaging.

May 20, 2024
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