Southland Hospital in NZ is criticized after an elderly man's death due to mishandled patient records.

Southland Hospital in New Zealand faced criticism after an elderly man died from a brain hemorrhage following a fall. A report revealed that crucial patient information was misplaced, preventing staff from recognizing he was on anticoagulants. This led to a delay in assessments and a lack of necessary CT scans. The Health and Disability Commissioner found that the hospital breached patient rights and recommended formal apologies and improvements to care protocols.

November 04, 2024
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