The Director of Mental Health is launching his own probe, into how an 11-year-old was mistaken for a missing adult inpatient
The Director of Mental Health is launching his own probe, into how an 11-year-old was mistaken for a missing adult inpatient
5 April 2025
The girl was restrained and injected with anti-psychotics at Waikato's Henry Bennett Centre - after being mis-identified last month
Health New Zealand has admitted major failings in a review this week.
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, says Director of Mental Health Dr John Crawshaw, felt it necessary to conduct his own inquiry - something he feels is right.
He hopes Crawshaw, along with the Health and Disability Commissioner, consider the matter seriously and take appropriate action.
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