Considering cultural needs of patients: Protocols must be put into practice

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Considering cultural needs of patients: Protocols must be put into practice

Morag McDowell_New HDC

Office of the HDC

Hands together [Image: Wylly Suhendra on Unsplash]
Whānau involvement is fundamental for wellbeing [Image: Wylly Suhendra on Unsplash]

Morag McDowell discusses culturally appropriate services and three cases where these were not provided to patients

Doctors should formulate treatment plans in partnership with patients that fit within their cultural contexts The Health and Disability Commissio
References
  1. Ministry of Health. 2014. The Guide to He Korowai Oranga – Māori Health Strategy. Wellington: Ministry of Health.
  1. Ministry of Health. 2020. Whakamaua: Māori Health Action Plan 2020–2025. Wellington: Ministry of Health.
  1. Medical Council of New Zealand. https://www.mcnz.org.nz/our-standards/current-standards/cultural-safety/.