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Taking care of patients reflections on primary
medical care in New Zealand IPAC Conference
Wellington, 17 April 2008
Ron Paterson Health and Disability Commissioner
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Setting the scene
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Two overworked GPs
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Claims complaints tip of iceberg

• Fewer than 5 of eligible patients claimed ACC
  compensation
• Among patients who suffered serious preventable
  injuries only1 in 25 complained to HDC
• Bismark et al, 2006

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The role of Commissioner
I observe the physician with the same diligence
as he the disease.John Donne (1572-1631)
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Cervical Cancer Inquiry 1998
Dame Silvia Cartwright
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Depo Provera
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Lynley Lake a preventable death
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A blind eye
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www.hdc.org.nz