Addressing racism is never-ending work

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Addressing racism is never-ending work

29 September 2021

By Jill Clendon

Wednesday 29 September 2021, 01:50 AM

Jill Clendon

COLLEGE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NURSES, NZNO

Systemic bias and institutional racism until recently could be considered the hidden epidemic in our health system, writes Jill Clendon

A couple of things at work have reminded me that addressing unconscious bias in ourselves is an ongoing, never-ending journey. In one incident, a s, stone koru, Use reflective practice to actively analyse your actions and identify areas for improvement

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References

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Houkamu C, Clarke, K. Why are those most in need of Sudden Unexplained (SUDI) prevention least likely to receive it? A comment on unconscious bias and Māori health. NZ Med J 2019;129:114–119.
Clendon, J. Talking about unconscious bias. Kai Tiaki Nursing NZ 2020;26(10):32–33.
Curtis E, Jones R, TipeneLeach D et al. Why cultural safety rather than cultural competency is required to achieve health equity: a literature review and recommended definition. Int J Equity Health 2019;18:174. Online 14 November 2019.

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