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Beth’s story – the dangers with invasive medical devices
Beth shares her personal story of developing a healthcare-associated infection caused by a medical device to highlight the impact these infections can have on patients and their whānau.
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Consumers share how their lived experience contributed to health improvements
Consumers share their experiences of consumer engagement in the health sector and how their lived experience led to changes to health care for their whānau and communities.
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Heart Foundation's Journeys
You are not alone. There are more than 172,000 people living with some form of heart disease in New Zealand.
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Consumer profile: Josh McMillan
Josh McMillan has been a member of Ngā reo māhuri | Young voices consumer advisory group since 2023. We interviewed Josh to learn more about his journey as a consumer, becoming a leader and his commitment to improving outcomes for rangatahi.
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Governing for quality: A quality and safety guide for district health boards
This guide will help district health boards (DHBs) put quality and safety at the centre of governance and drive improvement in their organisations.
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Let’s plan for your next health care visit | Me whakamahere i tō toronga haumanu hauora
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.
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Alwena & Jim's story: Improving communication around cancer diagnosis
Alwena 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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The importance of consumers in Whakakotahi: primary care quality improvement (HUCHS consumers)
Consumers involved in Hutt Union & Community Health Services’ Whakakotahi quality improvement project talk about their experience and the Toiora exercise programme they developed.
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Using health care services in the community
Knowing what is available to you in the community and what to expect may help you to get the best from your care.
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Penina's story — lead maternity care midwife
Penina has been a lead maternity care midwife for over 20 years. She says when a Pacific person comes to her, they expect she will understand how to best care for them without them having to spell it out.