Defining The Problem - Racism and Healthcare Inequity

In March 2018, ACEM organised a hui with a broad range of stakeholders working in emergency departments, health research and other medical colleges in Aotearoa. The theme of the hui focused on exploring ways in which ACEM could work in partnership to achieve equity for Māori in emergency departments. To understand why, we need to define the problem.  

Two presentations by Dr Rhys Griffith Jones and Marama Tauranga at the 2018 Hui define the problem.

Busting Myths

Māori culture is a very inclusive culture. A whānau, a nation or tribe derives its mana based on the way that it shows respect, support, kindness, care for other people. From my perspective, that is the primary basis for Māori culture and qualities of the Māori culture are very beneficial for everyone, in other cultures, said Riki Nia Nia, Executive Director Māori, Equity and Health Improvement at Waikato District Health Board.

  • Myth 1: If I learn the Māori language, I will become a better clinician
  • Myth 2: Simon Bridges is not Māori
  • Myth 3: The word “Whānau” only refers to Māori families


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