Monday, 26 July 2021, 2:06 pm
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Kevin Allan
today released a report finding a locum GP in breach of the
Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights
(the Code) for undertaking an inadequate assessment of a man
in her care.
The man, in his sixties, had a history of
diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. He saw a locum GP
because he’d been having indigestion and a lack of
appetite for several months, had a fever and was
exhausted.
The locum GP discussed with the man his
symptoms, recent medical notes and medications, and
diagnosed him with gastritis. She prescribed medication and