Public gave CPR to dying man after medical centre refused to help
A woman is speaking out after alleging that staff at the Mt Albert Medical Centre refused to assist a dying man on the footpath or provide a defibrillator. The medical centre has expressed sadness over the incident and is cooperating with authorities as the death is referred to the coroner.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious ethical and legal questions regarding the duty of care for medical professionals toward members of the public in emergency situations.
<p>A woman who helped give a man dying on an Auckland footpath CPR says she is reluctantly speaking out after she claims a medical centre refused to help the man or let members of the public use their defibrillator.</p> <p><b>By Melanie Earley for </b><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/1342837/members-of-public-gave-cpr-to-dying-auckland-man-allege-medical-centre-refused-use-of-defibrillator" target="_blank"><b>RNZ</b></a></p> <p>Police confirmed they were called to a sudden death on New North Rd in Mt Albert at 4.25pm on Thursday and said the death had been referred to the coroner.</p> <p>Leoni Mcinroe, a former anaesthetic technician, was at her shop on New North Rd when she saw a commotion outside, by the Mt Albert Medical Centre.</p> <p>"I saw someone on the ground and ran down there.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in