Ruddelle v Auckland District Health Board [2021] NZHRRT 5 [pdf, 230 KB]
...an operation to correct them. Unfortunately, the outcome of the operation was not as expected, Michael’s overall condition worsened, and he suffered ongoing pain. Ms Ruddelle complained about the surgeon, Dr Therese Bidwell, to the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC). Dr Bidwell then advised other doctors and ACC of Ms Ruddelle’s HDC complaint. Ms Ruddelle claims that disclosing the fact she made an HDC complaint was an interference with her privacy. 1 [This decision is t...