Equity
In Aotearoa New Zealand, people have differences in health that are not only avoidable but unfair and unjust. Equity recognises different people with different levels of advantage require different approaches and resources to get equitable health outcomes (Ministry of Health 2019).
While multiple possible equity dimensions exist (socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, geographic, for example), in Aotearoa New Zealand Māori are the most affected by health inequities and with Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of Aotearoa New Zealand, have a right to be provided with equitable care.
On this page, you will find resources to support your practice to achieve equitable health outcomes.
Please contact the Primary Care Network Team if you would like to schedule a time with the Pou Oraka Matua (Māori Health and Equity Director) or Pou Tōkeke (Project Manager for Health Equity) where tailored equity advice can be provided relevant to your practice's enrolled patients.
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ACC Cultural Safety and Competency Framework
Supporting cultural safety is part of our commitment to creating a more equitable ACC for Māori that is inclusive for all New Zealanders.
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Cornerstone Equity - Learning Module
Completing this module is a great way to better understand health equity and then start, or build on, delivering that to your patients.
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HQSC Case Study: Diabetes
West Coast Primary Health Organisation: Improving access to care and the journey for Māori and whānau with diabetes
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HQSC Case Study: Gout
Guide for clinical teams using the video “Addressing inequity in primary care”.
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RNZCGP Online Resources
Resources from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
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Self-Management Cultural Safety
Cultural safety focuses on the patient. It provides space for patients to be involved in decision-making about their care and contributes to achieving positive health outcomes and experiences.
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Understanding Bias in Health Care
Learning and education modules on understanding bias in health care.
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