Minister of Health Andrew Little is backing a call for an independent inquiry into a patient death at Middlemore Hospital in June. Photo: RNZ / Angus DreaverTe Whatu Ora Counties Manukau on Wednesday released the findings from an internal investigation into the woman's death. Acting chief medical officer Andrew Connolly, who carried out the investigation, called for an independent inquiry into the incident as part of his recommendations. When asked when he expects the independent inquiry to take place, Little said he was hoping to have more details soon. "I think if they have concerns that it wasn't thorough, or some issues need to be looked at independently, it makes sense to have an independent inquiry.

Source: Stuff August 25, 2022 20:18 UTC