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ACC causing ‘unacceptable harm’ to many rejected, legitimate claimants each year, research finds

Links on the increasing number of surgeries declined by ACC

Surgeon questions ACC decision based on 1934 rotator cuff research evidence

This article explains how an un-named surgeon has commented that ACC are citing research evidence from 1934 – which was out of date and had since been dispelled. The ACC decsion was in relation to a claim for surgery to a shoulder injury: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/3376458/Surgeon-questions-ACC-decision

ACC knocks back twice as many surgery requests

This newspaper article gives general facts/figures and features the case of Andrew Dutoy. To read more follow this link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/national/2891816/ACC-knocks-back-twice-as-many-surgery-requests

Making a mess of political management

An article which discusses the National Governments’ handling of ACC. Minister Nick Smith and Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee come in for some specific critisism. To read more click http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/columnists/colin-espiner/2977162/Making-a-mess-of-political-management

Scheduled surgery still not approved

Leanne Climo is a Christchurch lady who has had a lengthy wait for spinal surgery following a mountain bike accident back in January. “I have become somewhat of a recluse, am very depressed and am in constant pain. I have to rely on a walking stick by the end of the day” she explains. For the full story click here http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch/2976446/Scheduled-surgery-still-not-approved

Orthopaedic surgeons are concerned about rising ACC denials for surgery

This article explains that they are saying patients have little chance of getting help in the public system. The case of Blenheim woman Yvonne Everson who had ACC refuse to pay for surgery to a broken foot, when it had accepted previous claims for treatment relating to the injury, is highlighted. See http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/3070431/Little-hope-for-patients-denied-ACC