Morag McDowell
Morag McDowell is a prominent Health and Disability Commissioner in New Zealand, responsible for overseeing the standards of care provided to patients and investigating complaints related to health services.
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Commissioner Morag McDowell said in her report that St John breached care standards.
Man bled to death after building site accident; St John breached care standards, HDC finds
New Zealand· 2025-09-08
Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell apologised for the delay and any distress caused, extending her sympathies to the woman and her family for their loss.
Midwife criticised as investigation reveals fatal oversight during labourNew Zealand· 2025-05-19Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell wrote to the Ministry of Health regarding complaints from patients with severe symptoms.
German surgeon with EDS cases from NZ charged with negligently killing one patient, harming anotherNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell identified several issues for investigation.
Six Wellington social housing buildings earthquake-proneNew Zealand· 2025-02-17
Morag McDowell identified several issues for investigation regarding a surgical error.
Bigeye tuna hooks $10,000 at Gisborne Marlin and Tuna Hunt tournamentNew Zealand· 2025-02-17
Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell identified several issues for investigation.
Forecast deluges won’t ease North Island’s ‘unusual’ big summer dryNew Zealand· 2025-02-17
Morag McDowell is the Health and Disability Commissioner who identified issues for investigation in a medical case.
‘Prima Facie’: Free tickets for students as play tours Tauranga, RotoruaNew Zealand· 2025-02-17
Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell identified several issues for investigation.
Health and Disability Commissioner tells surgeon to apologise after removing the wrong section of a cancer patient’s lungNew Zealand· 2025-02-17