I wrote a letter… to the future health system

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I wrote a letter… to the future health system

24 April 2024

Canterbury Clinical Network

Wednesday 24 April 2024, 04:30 AM

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Canterbury Clinical Network signs off with a recap of its vision of an integrated system, high-trust relationships and patient-centred care [Image: radist777 on iStock]

Friends, colleagues and employees of the Canterbury Clinical Network gathered for a final time in Christchurch early this month as the network was closed down as part of the rationalisation of the former Canterbury DHB services following the merger and creation of Te Whatu Ora. The following letter was printed on fabric for those present at the farewell event to sign and present to Te Whatu Ora regional wayfinder Te Waipounamu Chiquita Hansen for future reference

Dear future health system,, We’re writing this letter to serve as a time capsule, capturing the essence of what we’ve learned so that it may be useful in the years to come. Mo

Canterbury

DHB

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