Otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon Francis T. Hall discusses the evaluation of thyroid nodules, which primarily aims to determine the likelihood of malignancy. He then reviews the treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, including recent advances in management
Failing patients: Managers as accountable as doctors?
Wednesday 31 July 2024, 12:40 AM

Following a diagnosis of cancer, the distress of waiting to be seen is immense [Image: Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash]
Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps discusses whether the Health and Disability Commissioner treats managers and GPs equally when patients are failed
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2. HDC. Annual Report 2023.
3. HDC. GP fails in management of man’s melanoma (Case 19HDC02131). 6 September 2021.
4. New Zealand Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal. 1298/Med22/554D. 17 March 2023.