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Woman nearly dies from skin reaction to meds

05.06.2024 - By RNZPlay

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A woman in her 20s who had a skin reaction from her epilepsy medication nearly died after waiting weeks to see a dermatologist in the public system. It's believed to be the first-ever case of its kind in the world - but doctors warn long wait times are putting other patients at risk. Ruth Hill reports

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