Addressing racism is never-ending work

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Addressing racism is never-ending work

By Jill Clendon
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Jill Clendon

COLLEGE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NURSES, NZNO

Systemic bias and institutional racism until recently could be considered the hidden epidemic in our health system, writes Jill Clendon

A couple of things at work have reminded me that addressing unconscious bias in ourselves is an ongoing, never-ending journey. In one incident, a s, stone koru, Use reflective practice to actively analyse your actions and identify areas for improvement
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