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Racism and the journal - The outrage, the crossed wires, the explanations

Alan

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aperrott@nzdoctor.co.nz

Wednesday 13 January 2021, 12:00 AM

Papakura GP and Auckland University associate professor of population health Matire Harwood recounts personal experiences of racism in health – from general practice receptionists, to GPs and specialists

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References

Selak V, Rahiri J-L, Jackson R et al. Acknowledging and acting on racism in the health sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. NZ Med J 2020;133,1521:7–13.

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