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Defining rural in Aotearoa New Zealand: a novel geographic classification for health purposes

You’ve heard about it! Now read in detail on how the Geographic Classification for Health in Aotearoa NZ was developed. A game-changer for rural health policy and delivery.

Podcast: Our Rural Medley #2 Brendan Marshall- a conversation with Lucinda

In the second episode of Leaning on Fence Post's podcast Our Rural Medley, Lucinda talks with Dr Brendan Marshall about the West Coast, training, advanced scopes, and doing a Masters.

Mortality outcomes and inequities experienced by rural Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand

This paper is the first to use the new Geographic Classification of Health to examine rural:urban differences and demonstrates how the GCH will impact health policy and research going forward.

New Zealand’s rural hospitals in 2021: findings from an exploratory questionnaire survey

There is a gap in our knowledge of the place and contribution of rural hospitals in the New Zealand health system. There is no current description of rural hospital services, no national policies and little published research regarding their value.

The allied health workforce of rural Aotearoa New Zealand: a scoping review

The allied health workforce is a crucial, if at times poorly visible, component of modern healthcare systems. The services provided by allied health professionals may be particularly important for underserved populations, including rural and remote communities.

Podcast: Our Rural Medley #1 Steve Withington – a conversation with Lucinda

Leaning on Fence Post has a new podcast series called Our Rural Medley. In this first episode Lucinda talks with Steve Withington.