In the ethnicity category, Māori and Pasifika are top of the list, while European New Zealanders and other ethnicities, like Indian and Chinese, are lower-ranked. “It’s ethically challenging to treat anyone based on race, it’s their medical condition that must establish the urgency of the treatment,” the surgeon said. An email by Te Whatu Ora business support manager Daniel Hayes in April said: “Hi team, Heads up. Over 200 days for Māori and Pacific patients. Over 200 days for Māori and Pacific patients.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 19, 2023 02:49 UTC