The woman spent 10 days in hospital after the surgery, suffering from chest pain, before she was sent home. The names of the woman, daughter, surgeon and DHB are not reported for legal & privacy reasons. The investigation by New Zealand's Health and Disability Commission came after the woman had a spinal fusion operation in May 2017. "Accordingly, I find that [the orthopaedic surgeon] did not provide services to [the woman] with reasonable care and skill." Wall also advised the Medical Council of New Zealand consider whether a review of the orthopaedic surgeon's competence is warranted.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 23, 2020 01:18 UTC