Dr B
Dr B is a cardiothoracic surgeon whose recent surgery mistake resulted in the removal of the wrong lobe of a patient's lung, prompting a formal investigation by the Health and Disability Commissioner.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 5 | 2.80 | 0.23% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 10,950 | $210,000 | 477$ |
| Totals | 5 | 4,822,233 | 10,950 | $210,000 | 477$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Dr B accepted 'full and sole responsibility for the error in removing the incorrect lobe and that Dr B has unreservedly apologised to Mr A and his wife in person'.
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New Zealand:
Dr B performed a lobectomy but mistakenly removed the wrong lobe of the lung.
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New Zealand:
Dr B rejected the mistake occurred because of disorientation or an error of judgment.
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New Zealand:
Dr B is the surgeon involved in the case where the wrong lobe of a lung was removed.
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New Zealand:
Dr B accepted 'full and sole responsibility for the error in removing the incorrect lobe and that Dr B has unreservedly apologised to Mr A and his wife in person'.
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