Health Equity

Gout highlights significant health inequalities in New Zealand. Māori and Pacific peoples face higher genetic risk, earlier onset and greater severity, with more frequent pain and complications. Clinical writer Noni Richards explains how early detection and preventive treatment are essential to reduce this burden. 

Specialist GP Ngaire Kerse discusses the latest report from Alzheimer’s Disease International, which focuses on global attitudes towards dementia

Pharmac’s specialist Māori advisory group has been disestablished replaced by partnerships with outside entities, reports Alan Perrott

Evidence shows ethnicity is a valid factor for identifying need, write University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau health policy professor Tim Tenbensel and School of Population Health associate professor Monique Jonas

Academics from the University of Otago: Esther Willing, Peter Crampton, Robin Gauld; and from the University of Auckland: Jaime King, Paula Lorgelly and Tim Tenbensel onsider the parlous state of the health system

Kaupapa Māori healthcare providers are facing wide-ranging funding cuts on 30 June, following the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora

Nataly Martini explores the pharmacology of ketamine and esketamine, their clinical applications, and the critical role pharmacists play in ensuring these treatments are used safely and effectively

Psychologist Janet Peters looks at the importance of using language that promotes respect, abilities and uniqueness when communicating with patients