The inequity of healthcare complications experienced by Māori w/ Dr Joanna Hikaka and Hariata Vercoe

According to new research, Māori are a third more likely to be admitted to hospital with treatment injuries because of healthcare complications than non-Māori.

Research conducted at a similar time also found Māori were less likely to have access to heart failure medications.

Caeden spoke to report co-author and Pharmacist Dr Joanna Hikaka (Ngāruahine) about the report’s findings.

They also spoke to Hariata Vercoe from the Korowai Aroha Health Centre about the context of these barriers and solutions. Caeden started by asking for her perspective on the research.