Former nurse sentenced for sexual relationship with patient

Peter Ogden, a former nurse from Christchurch, has been sentenced to 12 months of home detention. He pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient at a mental health facility. The sentencing took place in the Christchurch District Court. Judge Tom Gilbert described Ogden's actions as a serious failure of conduct for someone in a caring profession. The victim, a disabled mental health patient, spoke about the impact of Ogden's actions. She said she feels manipulated and has lost trust in both men and nurses. This statement was shared in court as part of the victim's testimony.