Health

SUBSCRIBER

Health data hack: Breach ‘complete failure’

Andrew Swanson-Dobbs. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

SUBSCRIBER

Health data hack: Breach ‘complete failure’

A southern health leader says the breach of information on a popular health portal was a "complete failure" by the private company running it, and exposed the most sensitive patient details.

SUBSCRIBER

Aim to slow deterioration as we age

Members of the University of Otago (Christchurch) Canterbury Health and Ageing Life Course ...

SUBSCRIBER

Aim to slow deterioration as we age

Most of us have heard of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study and the Christchurch Health and Development Study. Reporter John Lewis takes a closer look at a...

SUBSCRIBER

‘I’m just not prepared to be put off and put off’ for surgery

SUBSCRIBER

‘I’m just not prepared to be put off and put off’ for surgery

A 77-year-old Dunedin man has been forced to continue working so he can pay to have private hip replacement surgery, rather than wait up to four years in the public system.

Life on hold waiting for surgery

Life on hold waiting for surgery

A 27-year-old Dunedin woman has effectively been put into menopause while she waits for surgery in New Zealand’s poorly performing health system.

SUBSCRIBER

‘Forever lost in a broken system’

SUBSCRIBER

‘Forever lost in a broken system’

Patients are sharing their horror stories as data shows those in the Southern region face the longest waits for elective surgeries in New Zealand.

SUBSCRIBER

Call to govt to firm up pathology solution

SUBSCRIBER

Call to govt to firm up pathology solution

A Dunedin clinician is calling on the government to firm up a solution for pathology for the new Dunedin hospital inpatients building

Wakari ward 10A makeover confirmed

Wakari ward 10A makeover confirmed

A major makeover is confirmed for a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital.

SUBSCRIBER

'Real concern': Treatment delays for children

SUBSCRIBER

'Real concern': Treatment delays for children

Sick children face delays getting treatment at Dunedin Hospital as its paediatric department struggles with staff shortages.

SUBSCRIBER

New hospital among first to get tracking system

In 2018, there were 87 breaches, more than twice those in the previous year and three times as...

SUBSCRIBER

New hospital among first to get tracking system

The new Dunedin hospital will be among the first recipients of a new tracking system which will significantly reduce the chance of medical instruments being misplaced.

SUBSCRIBER

To the rescue — wherever you are

Medical Rescue pilots Nathan Richards (left) and John Litzow at Dunedin Airport on Monday. PHOTO:...

SUBSCRIBER

To the rescue — wherever you are

Glenn McKay is not your ordinary doctor.

SUBSCRIBER

Consent variation granted for cost-cutting changes to hospital’s design

Contractors pour concrete at the site of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building. It is...

SUBSCRIBER

Consent variation granted for cost-cutting changes to hospital’s design

The government’s cost-cutting redesign of the new Dunedin hospital has moved another step forward.

Dunedin ED location of interest in measles outbreak

The Dunedin measles case notified yesterday has been linked to emergency department of the city's hospital.

Measles case confirmed in Dunedin

Measles case confirmed in Dunedin

A measles case has been confirmed in Dunedin as health authorities warn of a "concerning" rise heading into the summer holidays.

SUBSCRIBER

24/7 urgent healthcare service to start

SUBSCRIBER

24/7 urgent healthcare service to start

An around-the-clock urgent healthcare service will start in Dunedin before Christmas, potentially easing pressure on the city hospital’s emergency department.

SUBSCRIBER

Newly funded drug will mean less frequent retinal treatments

University of Otago ophthalmology consultant and eye surgeon Dr Francesc March says a newly...

SUBSCRIBER

Newly funded drug will mean less frequent retinal treatments

Having drugs injected into your eyeballs is probably as unpleasant as it sounds.

SUBSCRIBER

Health centre forced to reduce after-hours

Mosgiel Health Centre. Photo: screenshot/Google Maps

SUBSCRIBER

Health centre forced to reduce after-hours

Financial constraints and staff wellbeing have prompted the Mosgiel Health Centre to make cuts to some of its after-hours services.

SUBSCRIBER

'Very difficult times': Dunedin pharmacy forced to close

Green Island Boutique Pharmacy, in Main South Rd, will close its doors permanently at noon...

SUBSCRIBER

'Very difficult times': Dunedin pharmacy forced to close

Dunedin pharmacists say prescription fees and competition with chain stores are putting community retailers under pressure, which could lead to more closures.