The Medical Protection New Zealand podcast

HDC: an interview with The Commissioner (Part 2)

The Medical Protection New Zealand podcast

Show Notes

Join us as we continue our discussion with Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell.

In part two of this series, we explore the new approach to earlier complaint resolution through the Agreed Breach process, the role of Significant Adverse Event reviews in HDC decisions, and how different agencies and regulators interact in the complaints process.

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