HDC: Delayed diagnosis led to leg amputation and man’s death in Dunedin Hospital

Home / New ZealandTracy NealOpen Justice multimedia journalist, Nelson-Marlborough·NZ Herald·19 Oct, 2026 04:00 AM5 mins to read‌Brianna McIlraith from the Open Justice team explains the role of the Health and Disability Commissioner to Jane Yee on Case by Case.A man who injured his elbow in a fall at home had his leg amputated in hospital five days later. However, hours after having his lower leg removed above the knee, the man, who had complex health challenges, died. Now the country’s health services watchdog AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.