Inequity

Māori patients receive fewer prescriptions for the common diabetes medication Metformin than non-Māori despite suffering from the disease at twice the rate, according to a new study by the University of Waikato

A report looking at two successful gout management ­programmes has been released in an effort to build on evidence for effective treatment in primary care

A survey by the Independent Pharmacists’ Association of New Zealand has revealed pharmacists who appear to belong to a minority group earn a significantly lower hourly rate than those who do not

President of Ngā Kaitiaki o te Puna Rongoā – the Māori Pharmacists Association – Kevin Pewhairangi addresses the original question posed in last issue’s Dispensing Wisdom column – how can pharmacists overcome cultural barriers with Māori – and explains why the tenets of cultural safety are a good place to start in pharmacy

President of Ngā Kaitiaki o te Puna Rongoā – the Māori Pharmacists Association – Kevin Pewhairangi addresses the original question posed in last issue’s Dispensing Wisdom column – how can pharmacists overcome cultural barriers with Māori – and explains why the tenets of cultural safety are a good place to start in pharmacy

GP and former American Pub­lic Health Association president Camara Jones got the RNZCGP conference off to a powerful start with an opening keynote address using allegories about racism