Resource library Whare rauemi

This is an A3 print version of the medicines table in Topic 8: Which medicines increase the risk, and consequences, of falls?

This is a short summary version (7min 50 sec) of the video on preventing falls in hospitals.

This resource is to help you plan your next health care visit. Planning and asking questions will help you understand more about your health and treatment for an illness or injury.

Hospital staff want you to leave feeling well informed and with answers to any questions you may have. This sheet will help.

Download the full report, executive summary, two resources for clinicians (‘Whakawhanaungatanga with whānau Māori who experience trauma events’ (PDF) and ‘Supporting whānau Māori who experience trauma events’ (MS Word)) or read a brief summary.

Petala was anxious when she found out she was pregnant. She wanted a Pacific Island midwife as she says coming from a Samoan family she thrives on community. Petala talks about the need for education around pregnancy and sex in the Pacific community.

Consumers involved in Hutt Union & Community Health Services’ Whakakotahi quality improvement project talk about their experience and the Toiora exercise programme they developed.

When Olivia and Karen found a midwife who specialised in supporting rainbow families they said, ‘Sign us up’. The two mothers share the importance of inclusive language and of both parents being included in the whole pregnancy and birth experience.

This video, part of a series, is of Māori whānau telling their stories about engaging with health care services.