Increasing access to ADHD diagnosis and medication is a good move. But it shouldn’t be the whole plan to address a condition affecting thousands in New Zealand.
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Type 2 diabetes is more aggressive in young people, harder to manage and more likely to lead to a premature death.
For the public service, strikes are generally a last resort. But there are other sources of union power – in particular, deep connections to the voting public.
Using ethnicity as a proxy for need is supported by local and international research. The government’s decision to get rid of it will mean worse outcomes for Māori and Pacific New Zealanders.
To meet international guidelines, New Zealand needs to double the workforce that supports people with diabetes. Unless that happens, newly-funded health technologies won’t get to those most in need.
Half of all GP practices in New Zealand have closed their books to new patients. This means people are going on emergency departments for care – with deadly outcomes when it comes to lung cancer.
There is not enough money for New Zealand’s aged care sector – and the demand is only going to rise. The government needs to look at Australia for ways to ensure access for all.
While telehealth doctor appointments can increase the accessibility of health care, online medicine misses a key element to improve health outcomes in rural communities: continuity of care.
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Associate Professor, Health Sciences, University of Waikato
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Research Fellow, the Pensions and Intergenerational Equity (PIE) research hub, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor of Population Health, University of Waikato
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Senior Research Fellow, School of Health, University of Waikato
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Senior Lecturer, School of Health, University of Waikato
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Associate Professor, Paediatrics, University of Otago
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Tim Tenbensel is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor of Health Policy, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Associate Professor, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Professor, School of Management, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Professor, School of Psychological and Social Sciences, University of Waikato
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Associate Professor, Māori & Indigenous Research, UNITEC Institute of Technology
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Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Arts and Education, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Associate Dean, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Research fellow, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Otago