Seen and unseen work: the intensity of service provision for individuals with type 2 diabetes in a high-needs population

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25 Aug 2023

Barthow et al.

Funding and sustainability of primary healthcare are urgent priorities to address if the recent health reforms are to achieve equitable health outcomes for all New Zealanders. Services operating as Very Low-Cost Access general practices provide care to populations with disproportionately high health and social needs; however, the complexity, volume and nature of work done by these practices is poorly understood.

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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.