Karen Brown
Psychiatrist cleared over novel off-label use of drug
A long-awaited report into the treatment of mental health patients with an anaethestic drug that's also used as a horse tranquilliser has cleared a senior Dunedin-based pyschiatrist. Audio
GP faces legal action over sexual behaviour
An unnamed family doctor could face legal action over sexual behaviour towards a female patient. Audio
Maori, Pacific men to benefit from gout drug alternative
Thousands of Maori and Pacific men with painful gout now have better access to an effective drug that's been largely unavailable until now. The improved access comes after a six-year struggle by… Audio
Upgrade of health identification number nears completion
A 15-million-dollar upgrade to a health identification number held by almost all New Zealanders is almost complete. Audio
Minister acknowledges tough job market for nurse graduates
Less than half of the nurses who qualified in the last month have been able to find jobs. Audio
More help for mothers with post-natal depression
New mothers in the North Island with serious post-natal depression will be able to be cared for in hospital with their baby from next year. Audio
Unions and senior doctors worry about tight health funding
The Council of Trade Unions says district health boards have been cut to the bone by the latest Budget, and service cuts could follow. Audio
Pharmac under fire by patients, doctor, over drug decision
The drug-buying agency Pharmac is being accused of a 'terrifying abuse of power' after signalling it will not fund an expensive but effective drug. Audio
Family angry over their mother's death in hospital
The family of the elderly woman patient say what happened to their mother was horrifying and deeply distressing. Audio
Families disappointed with adult disabled children plans
A row is brewing over a proposed new law that would enable some parents to be paid for looking after their adult disabled children. Audio
RNZ's special correspondents discuss budget plans
To look further at what today's budget means for people, with us now is our Economics Correspondent Patrick O'Meara, our Health Correspondent Karen Brown and our Education Correspondent John… Audio
Special coverage of the Budget 2013
With Geoff Robinson, our political editor Brent Edwards and our team of specialist correspondents. Audio
Health sector braces for tight budget with few new items
Doctors, nurses and others are expecting continued belt-tightening in the health sector after the Budget tomorrow. Audio
Insight for 12 May 2013 - The Rise of Diabetes
Health Correspondent Karen Brown looks into the rising rates of diabetes Audio
Government promises more money to tackle rising diabetes
The Government says there will be more money in the Budget next week to tackle the rising number of people with diabetes. Audio
Timaru mayor pleads with MPs to regulate party pills
The mayor of Timaru pleaded with MPs at Parliament today to remove party pills and legal highs from dairies as soon as possible. Audio
Doctors welcome extra funds to fight rheumatic fever
Medical specialists say extra government funding to fight rheumatic fever is a significant step and sorely needed. Audio
GP shortage highlighed in new report
A new report has found that in some parts of the country there is just one family doctor to 14 hundred and 50 patients. Audio
British expert gives thumbs-up for Canty health redesign
A visiting British health expert says major changes to the health system in Canterbury are already giving patients a better deal. Audio
Govt keen to trial new funding plan for community work
Small agencies which deliver health and social programmes are to be paid on performance under a new funding plan being considered by the Government. Audio
