258 serious mistakes in hospitals
More than 70 people have died after serious mistakes in New Zealand public hospitals during the 12 months to June 2008.
Health
Travel costs dilemma for boards
Costs related to staff travel between Otago and Southland district health boards total $812,901 a year, much of it in lost working time.
Scheme to bond health professionals announced
The Government today announced details of a scheme to voluntarily bond health professionals, teachers and veterinarians.
Seven new health professionals after campaign
Chin disappointed at Thomson decision
Ryall faces accusations over sacking
Health Minister Tony Ryall faced more accusations of political interference in Parliament today over his sacking of the Otago District Health Board chairman.
Thomson to be the lone casualty
Sacked Thomson hits out at Ryall
Otago research looks to reduce child mortality
Child mortality rates in developing countries could be reduced with a better understanding of the social and financial factors that affect access to healthcare, University of Otago research suggest