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Tiriti, equity take pride of place in new health care home
Tiriti, equity take pride of place in new health care home

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From Barbara Fountain: "I enjoyed this feature, not just because of the awesome cover illustration, but because it represents something of a turning point for the health care home model. For quite some time now we have run stories on health care home developments but there has been a sense from some in the sector that the model is about general practice saving itself. With this latest development, the model stamps its commitment to equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving health outcomes"
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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