DistantNews
Support us
Health NZ apologises over paused bowel cancer procedures – but what next?
🇳🇿 New Zealand /Health & Science

Health NZ apologises over paused bowel cancer procedures – but what next?

From NZ Herald · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified New plan
  • Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has apologized for a lack of communication regarding paused bowel cancer surveillance procedures at Palmerston North Hospital.
  • Over 800 people were affected by the pause, including Malcolm Mulholland, who is at higher risk of developing bowel cancer.
  • Mulholland, a representative for Patient Voice Aotearoa, expressed appreciation for the apology but highlighted the ongoing need for clear communication.

Malcolm Mulholland, a Manawatū resident at higher risk of bowel cancer, has welcomed an apology from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora. The apology addresses a lack of communication about paused surveillance colonoscopies at Palmerston North Hospital, a procedure affecting over 800 people.

"I appreciate the apology, but what's next?" Mulholland, who also leads Patient Voice Aotearoa, stated. He emphasized the importance of clear communication with patients facing serious health risks.

The pause in procedures at the hospital has caused significant concern for individuals like Mulholland, who rely on these screenings for early detection and management of bowel cancer. The lack of timely information has added to their anxiety during an already stressful period.

I appreciate the apology, but what's next?

— Malcolm Mulhollandcommenting on the apology from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora regarding paused procedures.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by NZ Herald. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog