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17 Nov

Wrong Answers

Published by MacDoctor on November 17th, 2009
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The sad story of the death of diabetic Mrs. Maureen Pineki is the subject of an even sadder report released by the Auckland DHB today. The reason it is sad is because it comes to almost the entirely wrong conclusions about this poor lady’s death. The report urges:

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Category: DHBs, Media, Medical Error, Medical Practice, SciBlogs, Stupidity

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08 Sep

Taxi Funding

Published by MacDoctor on September 8th, 2009
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It is hardly news that the ambulance services in this country are in dire straits. This does not stop Stuff running yet another article on “the thin white line” quoting the Marlborough Express about Blenheim’s ambulances. The media seems to constantly harp on the staff shortages, particularly shortages of trained full-time staff. I have yet [...]

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Category: ACC, Ambulances, Ministry of Health

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