An anti-Covid-vaccination GP has lashed out at a trainee doctor who raised concerns about misinformation in patient notes. Last week, RNZ revealed Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins had received a letter, accusing Murupara Medical Centre GP Dr Bernard Conlon of describing Covid-vaccinated patients as "magnetic" in medical records.
RNZ reporter Sam Olley broke that story and talks to Max Towle about the latest.
When asked about the allegations against Conlon, the Ministry of Health said: "The Covid-19 vaccine is one of the more well-studied medicines of our time".
It said the technology had been developed over decades of research and was quickly adapted for Covid-19.
The Ministry said, "the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has met international standards for quality, safety, and efficacy. The vaccine is safe".
There is no evidence the vaccine makes people magnetic.
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners medical director Dr Bryan Betty said if the patient notes were digital, it was unlikely they could be removed.
He said all notes are traceable under a practice management system - a computerised system that doctors and GPs all across New Zealand use.
But Dr Betty said Medical Council investigations can take months to resolve.
RNZ has also approached the University of Otago and University of Auckland about how they are caring for trainee doctors who find themselves working with an anti-vax senior colleague.
