An elderly man died after being improperly discharged without needed oxygen, leading to hospital policy changes in New Zealand.

A man in his 70s died after being discharged from Auckland's North Shore Hospital without a proper assessment of his need for home oxygen. The Health and Disability Commissioner found the Waitematā District Health Board breached the patient's rights due to inadequate care, including misunderstandings about home oxygen availability and a lack of medication review. The board accepted findings and plans to update discharge policies and train staff better.

November 11, 2024
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