6 Dec 2022

Woman complains about rheumatologist's focus on diet

From Morning Report, 7:43 am on 6 December 2022

A young woman claims her rheumatologist sexually assaulted her and for months exercised extreme control over her diet regime - triggering an eating disorder and suicidal thoughts.

She's claimed malpractice to the Health and Disability Commissioner and has meanwhile had to undergo therapy. 

Reporter Kirsty Frame spoke to Māni Dunlop.