Auckland junior physiotherapist accessed records of non-patients

NZ HeraldRNZMonday 3 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A junior physiotherapist at an Auckland hospital accessed the private files of between 44 and 48 people who were not his patients. The accessed records included sensitive information regarding organ donors, mental health patients, and victims of stabbings and gunshots.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 3 Nov 2025, 7:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 74 minutes
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    Auckland junior physio accessed hospital patient records for stabbing victims, mental health patients and organ donors (opens in new tab)

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    Junior physio accessed records for stabbing victims, mental health patients and organ donors (opens in new tab)