Hospitals and Healthcare

The Taranaki DHB and an ED doctor who "failed" in the care of a woman who died in hospital of kidney failure have been ordered to apologise to her family.

A 24/7 phone and email service for pregnant mothers has been launchd in Taranaki, the region with the country's largest midwife shortage, and is attracting about 80 calls and 35 emails a month.

Paula King and Jane Parker-Bishop's newly appointed co-chairs of the inaugural Taranaki DHB consumer council want positive healthcare experiences for all.

Being in the emergency department is no fun for adults, so imagine what it must be like for children.

Taranaki District Health Board staff have ranked among the worst in the country at washing their hands, but bosses are confident they are prepared to handle coronavirus.

Senior medical staff at Taranaki Base Hospital are concerned the emergency department in the new $300 million wing will not be able to cope in 20 years.

Taranaki hospitals have made big inroads into the nursing shortage with the number of nurses needed now in single figures.

OPINION: The reform are designed to deliver a people-centred, equitable, accessible and cohesive service that will be nationally planned, regionally delivered, and locally tailored. So are we there yet?

Doug Wilson has one leg and relies on in-home carers to give him his medication and help with everyday tasks – but he says there are days they don't turn up.

Despite travelling all over the country for work, Cassandra Crowley is a proud Taranaki girl.

When Desiree Klich was in and out of hospital for three years, having strangers to listen to kept her sane.