Cancer patient dies after spending final days in near povertyDavid Unwin/Fairfax NZ Kurt Seddon at home with husband and caregiver Russell Broom. A man struck down by cancer – who was forced to spend his last days living in near poverty – has died. The couple were also upset Seddon's cancer was not picked up earlier by Palmerston North Hospital staff, but the hospital said Seddon should have seen a GP. The couple lost faith in the health system, believing Seddon's cancer should have been picked up earlier. He could not afford a GP visit, so went to Palmerston North Hospital's Emergency Department.

Source: Stuff March 10, 2017 05:40 UTC