Lois Clarkson

advocate

Lois Clarkson is a retired registered physiotherapist who fought tenaciously for answers following the death of her husband, Colin Clarkson, at Waikato Hospital. After his preventable death, she became an advocate for improved hospital staffing levels and training, highlighting the inadequacies in care that contributed to his passing. Her efforts have led to investigations by the Health and Disability Commissioner, resulting in recommendations for better patient care.