Tuesday 14 December 2004
Response to MP's comments re Nelson complaint
"I have spoken to Nelson MP Nick Smith. I do not accept that his criticisms are justified. More importantly, I have
spoken to the family and assured them the Advocacy Service will continue to support them, and that I expect the
Canterbury DHB to report back to me on the systemic issues that are being followed up. I have also spoken to the CEO of
the DHB, who assures me that this will happen.
I await receipt of Mr Smith's complaint about the broader issue of coordination of services between Nelson and
Christchurch hospitals."
ENDS
From Ta'a Punivalu, Communications Advisor http://www.hdc.org.nz