David Galler
Govt investment in more senior doctors a 'band-aid': Doctor
A retired medical specialist is calling the government's investment in more senior doctors and nurses a "band-aid" on a broken system. Former intensive care specialist at Middlemore Hospital Dr David… Audio
Dr David Galler's ED stories playing out on the stage
Working in a busy south Auckland hospital emergency department isn't exactly where you would expect inspiration for a live theatre play, but that's exactly where Dr David Galler's material has come… Audio
New group launched to tackle NZ's health problems
Alcohol, unhealthy food, and tobacco have been pinpointed as major causes of New Zealanders health problems. A new expert group has been created, The Health Coalition Aotearoa, to tackle the harm… Audio
Concerns for Samoa's vaccination programme
A New Zealand intensive care specialist is concerned the death of two babies in Samoa will be a setback to vaccination programmes in the country. Audio
Concerns for Samoa's vaccination programme
An intensive care specialist is concerned the death of two babies in Samoa will be a setback to vaccination programmes there. The infants died last Friday after receiving a vaccination for measles… Audio
Slashing carbon emissions in healthcare
Counties Manukau DHB has reduced its carbon emissions by 21 per cent since 2012. This has happened through a number of measures including the use of reusable cups, commuter ride share programmes… Audio
David Galler: stories of life and death
Kim Hill talks to Dr David Galler, Intensive Care Specialist at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital for 25 years, and clinical director at Ko Awatea. He tells his story in the memoir, Things That Matter… Audio
Family thank driver who got savaged daughter to doctor
The Japanese family of a girl savaged by dogs in the Bay of Plenty has thanked the driver of a red car who helped get her to a doctor. They had a statement read out at a news conference held at… Audio
Doctors describe girl's horrific injuries from a dog attack
Doctors treating seven year-old Sakurako Uehara who was mauled by a pack of dogs say she will need years of surgery to try to repair the damage caused by more than 100 bites to her face and body. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 7 March 2014
Doctors describe girl's horrific injuries from a dog attack; Police find suspected meth lab in Wellington apartment; State Services Commissioner says TVNZ register inappropriate; Skipper fined for… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 7 March 2014
Doctors describe girl's horrific injuries from a dog attack; Police find suspected meth lab in Wellington apartment; State Services Commissioner says TVNZ register inappropriate; Skipper fined for… Audio
Health Issues
David Galler, principal medical adviser to the Ministry of Health and intensive care specialist. Audio
Health
David Galler is the principal medical adviser to the Ministry of Health/intensive care specialist. Audio
Health - David Galler
Principal medical adviser to the Ministry of Health and intensive care specialist talks about the kidney. Audio
Ministry Allows Teen Mum to Donate Liver to Baby
The Ministry of Health's principal medical adviser David Galler comments. Audio
Mother Desperate To Save Her Baby's Life (Part 2)
With Chief Medical Officer David Galler. The council, ministry officials and surgeons are in discussions now about the case. Audio
Health Chiefs Reveal Patient Deaths (Part 2)
David Galler is an intensive care specialist at Counties Manukau and an advisor to the Director General of Health. Audio
Health Correspondent
David Galler, principal medical adviser to the Ministry of Health comments on health issues. Audio
