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Patients and Clinicians: Governing TogetherIt is important for health consumers and patients to be involved at the governance level so they can have input into setting strategy and determining the focus of services.
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Olivia and Karen: The importance of midwivesWhen 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.
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Petala's story: The importance of meeting cultural needs for Pacific Island familiesPetala 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.
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Alwena & Jim's story: Improving communication around cancer diagnosisAlwena was diagnosed with stage 4 peritoneal cancer. In this video, her husband Jim (a health care professional) shares the story of Alwena's diagnosis and their whānau's experience within the health system.
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Progressing consumer engagement in primary care | Te whakakoke i te whai wāhi a te kiritaki ki te tiaki hauora tuatahiThis resource aims to support primary care providers, alliances and primary health organisations (PHOs) to progress consumer engagement in primary care. It offers context, tools and examples for primary care providers, alliances and PHOs to consider.
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Tracey’s story: Living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromeTracey shares her experiences of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a group of disorders that affect connective tissue, and how it has impacted her life.
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Ngā whānau Māori wheako ki te tauwhiro pāmamae me te whakaoranga | Whānau Māori experiences of major trauma care and rehabilitationDownload 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.
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Getting through together: Consumer perspectivesIn this video, produced for Aotearoa Patient Safety Day, consumers of health and disability services talk about their experiences of health care during the nationwide lockdown for the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Preventing infection after surgery brochure (for patients)Consumer leaflet for patients about preventing infection after surgery.
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Video: Ron Paterson shares personal experience of great hospital careRon Paterson is a former Health and Disability Commissioner. Ron and his family had an experience of great care when Ron's father, Ian, was taken to Middlemore Hospital after a major heart attack.