Panel to investigate research on nuclear tests
An expert panel is looking at research into health effects for veterans who were present at nuclear tests and how it may impact on war pension decisions.
Health
Discount cigarettes cause for concern - coalition
Some Timaru stores are discounting cigarettes by up to $1 a pack - and the Smokefree Coalition fears the practise may be spreading.
Fears over dental clinic changes unfounded - board
There is unlikely to be another round of consultation over revamping school dental services and fears that large numbers of Otago children could end up with " black and toothless smiles" are unfou
Might 'ship out' if told to grow up
Health staff unwilling to introduce quality improvement measures might "ship out" if told to grow up, Richard Thomson says.
Disabled safety aid funds run out fast
Harsh words for hospital board, staff
The Otago District Health Board needs to drive quality improvement measures at Dunedin Hospital and staff who insist on doing things the way they always have should "grow up", a health policy rese
Specialist urges lift in hospital culture
Hospital care of obese has special needs: prof
No patient wants the bed or wheelchair they are using to be at risk of falling apart, but that is a concern for severely obese patients at Dunedin Hospital, head of the paediatrics and child healt
Health board culture at fault: director
A suggestion that the most significant barrier to clinical leadership at the Otago District Health Board is a lack of money and time has been described as "a cop-out" by Association of Salaried Med
Hospital needs known soon
Initial results from the review of the future of hospitals in Otago and Southland could be available in about six weeks.