Quantifying and understanding the impact of unmet need on New Zealand general practice

Centre for Health Systems and Technology (CHeST)

8 Jun 2024

Centre for Health Systems and Technology (CHeST), University of Otago, Dunedin.

Not getting access to appropriate specialist healthcare is having a significant detrimental effect on patients, health professionals and general practices, a University of Otago report has found. The Centre for Health Systems and Technology (CHeST), says unmet need occurs when people who need specialist healthcare services do not receive them, or receive inadequate or inappropriate care.

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Key issues

HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.