Report criticises surgeons and Health New Zealand after patient's death

Monday 18 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 18 Aug 2025, 3:41pm

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Aged Care Commissioner Carolyn Cooper has criticised Health New Zealand Southern following the 2019 death of an elderly man during brain surgery. The investigation found that the patient suffered a heart attack and blood loss while being operated on by an inexperienced and uncredentialled surgeon. The matter has been referred to the Health and Disability Commissioner.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 18 Aug 2025, 3:00pm

   Report criticises doctors, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Southern after patient’s death during brain surgery (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via RNZMon 18 Aug 2025, 3:41pm

   Man dies after inexperienced and uncredentialled surgeons perform brain surgery (opens in new tab)

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