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Jane’s story – the unseen impact of developing an infection after surgery
Jane (not her real name) shares her personal story of developing a healthcare-associated infection to highlight the impact of these on patients and their whānau.
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Consumer voice: What does equity mean to you and your community
Members of the consumer health forum Aotearoa describe what equity means to them in their own words.
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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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Tracey’s story: Living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Tracey 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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Petala's story: The importance of meeting cultural needs for Pacific Island families
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.
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Looking after Māori in hospital
This video, part of a series, is of Māori whānau telling their stories about engaging with health care services.
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Why you should join the consumer health forum Aotearoa
A forum for consumers and whānau to have a voice at every level of the health system. Your voices. Your health. Join the consumer health forum Aotearoa.
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Video: Ron Paterson shares personal experience of great hospital care
Ron 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.
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Preventing infection after surgery brochure (for patients)
Consumer leaflet for patients about preventing infection after surgery.
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Enhancing accessibility: how to begin
Mary Schnackenberg, consumer and disability advocate, highlights the key factors to consider while embarking on the accessibility journey, emphasising the importance of including diverse people at the table.