Francis Katoa

1 month ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Maia Hall |Martin Johnston |Francis Katoa

This is an early online publication of a story due to appear in the April print issue +Opinion In print Commentary Pasifika kids suffer in silence as mental health care falls short Cultural barriers, financial stress and long wait times for specialist care leave many Pasifika youth struggling alone [Image: Jovi Waqa on Unsplash] Pasifika youth in Aotearoa face alarming levels of psychological stress, yet many don’t seek help until it’s too late.

Dec 10, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Fiona Cassie |Gabrielle Baker |Francis Katoa

I have retired from active general practice. I am disappointed to see where primary care services are at with respect to meeting the needs/expectations of New Zealanders. We, the providers of care, have allowed politicians and bureaucrats to take over the management of primary care services – not because we are not interested but because we have been busy with addressing the immediate needs of the patients in front of us.

Nov 21, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Alan Perrott |Francis Katoa

+News Inequity is hardwired into healthcare, says south Auckland provider Outreach work in schools has found households sharing a single toothbrush, says Te Puea Winiata [Image: wmaster890 on iStock] ESSENTIALS Inequity in healthcare persists because agencies cling to systems that created the disparity, according to a south Auckland provider Turuki invests heavily in training kaimanaaki, kaiāwhina and nurses only to lose them to higher-paying jobs in secondary care. Outreach initiatives in...

Apr 10, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Alan Perrott |Barbara Fountain |Francis Katoa

+Print Archive News Med schools must change for equity Māori comprise 15 per cent of the country’s population yet make up only 3 per cent of doctors, says Matire Harwood Medical school requirements must change if equity is ever to be achieved, says specialist GP and deputy dean at the University of Auckland Faculty of Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE Related Articles

Dec 10, 2023 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Lucy O'Hagan |Jim Vause |Francis Katoa

This article, written by Rosemary Marks, provides information to help ensure the best health and wellbeing outcomes for your patients with Down syndrome and their whānau, by focusing on the care of children and young people. It highlights the most common issues you will need to consider, as well as those that can have serious consequences if missed