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Case A – The internal review • Compelling new information? • Positive outcome does not excuse poor care (in the same way a poor outcome is not inculpatory). • Expert gives a tentative opinion on the adequacy of the surgery in light of the final histology. • No basis for reopening investigation. ―And often times excusing of a fault doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.‖ Shakespeare, King John
Ombudsman review Review de novo or process review? • Unnecessary duplication • Lack of expertise • No right of appeal Role of the Ombudsman is to examine the fairness and effectiveness of the process.
Page 1 and 2: The inner workings of HDC: legal an
Page 4 and 5: Avenues of review • Internal revi
Page 6 and 7: Internal review - two pronged test
Page 8 and 9: Case A - The investigation • The
Page 12 and 13: Case B - Key facts • The patient
Page 14 and 15: Case B - Key facts • The patient
Page 16 and 17: Case B - Key facts • A few days a
Page 18 and 19: Case B - HDC findings Dr B — brea
Page 20 and 21: Case B - Judicial review • The su
Page 22 and 23: Case B - Standard of review • Ten
Page 24 and 25: Case B - Publicity • Dr B sought
Page 26: So — who is watching the watchdog

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