Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 6, 2016 17:18:07 GMT 12
BIG GAINS TO BE MADE GROWING DOCTORS’ CULTURAL COMPETENCE
In September 2015, the Medical Council released a discussion paper I wrote entitled “Cultural competence, partnership and health equity: professional obligations towards Maori health improvement”.
At that time, I said:
“Cultural competence and genuine partnership with Maori are important aspects of achieving excellence in medical practice.'
Perhaps one of the most significant ways we can help improve equity is by supporting Maori doctors in their advocacy and leadership roles within the profession and the health sector.
It was encouraging to see last year a major milestone ticked off – for the first time, demographic proportionality has been achieved, with the number of Maori students entering medical school proportionate to the Maori population…..
www.nzdoctor.co.nz/in-print/2016/july-2016/6-july-2016/big-gains-to-be-made-growing-doctors%E2%80%99-cultural-competence.aspx
In September 2015, the Medical Council released a discussion paper I wrote entitled “Cultural competence, partnership and health equity: professional obligations towards Maori health improvement”.
At that time, I said:
“Cultural competence and genuine partnership with Maori are important aspects of achieving excellence in medical practice.'
Perhaps one of the most significant ways we can help improve equity is by supporting Maori doctors in their advocacy and leadership roles within the profession and the health sector.
It was encouraging to see last year a major milestone ticked off – for the first time, demographic proportionality has been achieved, with the number of Maori students entering medical school proportionate to the Maori population…..
www.nzdoctor.co.nz/in-print/2016/july-2016/6-july-2016/big-gains-to-be-made-growing-doctors%E2%80%99-cultural-competence.aspx