Waikato Hospital death: Family of ‘loved, respected’ man who died in emergency department speak out

The family of Brent Horsburgh is seeking answers following his death in the Waikato Hospital emergency department waiting room. Health New Zealand is conducting a serious adverse event investigation into the circumstances of his passing.
Why it matters
It underscores critical concerns regarding emergency department wait times and patient safety within the public healthcare system.
The family of a man who died in an emergency department waiting room say “many questions remain unanswered”.
The article focuses on the family's perspective and the official investigation process without editorializing.
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