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flag A New Zealand prisoner waited six days for treatment for a burst appendix due to ignored pain and systemic failures.

flag A New Zealand prisoner with a burst appendix waited six days for hospital care after prison nurses repeatedly dismissed her severe abdominal pain as a stomach bug, despite multiple visits and worsening symptoms. flag The Health and Disability Commissioner found the Department of Corrections failed to meet care standards due to staffing shortages, poor documentation, and lack of clinical oversight, leading to delayed treatment and emergency surgery. flag The department acknowledged shortcomings, apologized, and implemented changes including staff training, increased medical hours, and new clinical governance measures.

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