Media release from Auckland DHB

Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) has sought and received assurances from the University of Auckland's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences that there is no evidence a person posing as a medical student had direct contact with patients or their families.

"The accreditation and monitoring of medical students within the hospital is the responsibility of the University," ADHB Chief Medical Officer Dr Margaret Wilsher said.

"I have spoken with the Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and he has assured me there is no evidence the person in question has had direct contact with any of our patients or their families.

"We take this matter seriously and have offered to assist the University in its investigation and to provide any support that may be required."