22857 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

22857 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What clinical staff were physically present during the stroke assessment of the patient at Kaitāia Hospital described in the Northern Advocate article, and what were their roles?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that a triage nurse, healthcare assistant and general practitioner saw the patient referred to in recent media, as well as the digital health clinician. I am also advised that the patient was discussed with the registrar and senior medical officer who was on-site at Kaitaia Hospital at the time.