HDC: GP’s failure to seek advice on ECG leads to breach

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HDC: GP’s failure to seek advice on ECG leads to breach

Stephen Forbes

Stephen Forbes

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“When I initially reviewed her ECG, I could see that it was abnormal...although I did not appreciate at the time that it was ‘markedly’ abnormal,” the GP said [Image: Studiocasper on iStock]
Essentials The Health and Disability Commissioner has found a locum GP breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights