Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Minister Abuses Patient Confidentiality
28 March 2002
ACC Minister Lianne Dalziel should not be using patients' personal records for political gain in Parliament, National's Women's Affairs Spokesperson Anne Tolley said today.
In Parliament today Lianne Dalziel confirmed that she had brought into the House with her a completed official ACC claim form relating to a rape victim.
"The Minister used these documents in the heat of a debate with Act MP Donna Awatere-Huata.
"I find it appalling that the Minister bought this woman's file into the House and used it as political ammunition. This woman is trying to get justice from the ACC system but instead she ends up being used by the Minister as a political pawn in a parliamentary debate.
"Releasing this information was totally irresponsible. Now there is a risk that this document, which contains personal details of the patient, could be tabled, which means it becomes public.
"How can we have confidence in a Minister who is prepared to use patients' personal details for her own political gain?" Mrs Tolley said.
Ends
Gordon Campbell: On unemployment, Winston Peters’ low boiling point and music criticism
Labour Party: National Gaslights Women Fighting For Equal Pay
The Treasury: New Treasury Paper On The Productivity Slowdown
NZ Government: Government Recommits To Equal Pay
Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter: Deputy Mayor ‘disgusted’ By Response To Georgina Beyer Sculpture
Te Pāti Māori: Māori Unemployment Rate Increases By More Than Four-Times National Rates
Government: Streamlining Building Consent Changes
