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08 Feb 2022
Advance care planning calendar campaign - coming soon!
We are excited to let you know that orders are now open for resources to support our new campaign – Kia Whakarite: Be prepared.
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17 Nov 2021
Patient story: Mum was a glowing light
Sue Limmer experienced mental illness for more than 10 years. Her illness took a serious toll on her family, including her father and daughter Annalee, who were her main sources of support.
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12 Aug 2021
Whenua ki te whenua advance care planning guide for whānau launched
The Health Quality & Safety Commission is proud to launch Whenua ki te whenua: A taonga for your whānau, a new advance care planning guide designed using kaupapa Māori processes.
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12 Nov 2020
End of Life Choices Act
In the 2020 election, there was a majority ‘yes’ vote in the End of Life Choice referendum. You may be wondering what this will mean and how you might exercise your choice.
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27 Aug 2020
Haere atu ra e Keri
Today the Health Quality & Safety Commission mourns the loss of Keri Kaa, one of the faces of our Kia kōrero | Let's talk advance care planning campaign, who passed away peacefully in Te Puia Springs on 26 August.
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24 Jul 2020
Advance care planning update
In this post-lockdown period, many advance care planning (ACP) staff who were seconded to help with the COVID-19 pandemic response are now coming back into their ACP roles. Thank you for your tireless energy and commitment during this time.
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21 Apr 2020
Advance care plans can help reduce stress and tension in families
This article was contributed by Jan Wallace, an Anglican priest living in Auckland.
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21 Apr 2020
What would you like me to do if your heart stops?
Most of us can only imagine what having someone die in front of us would be like, but it’s part of the job for Wellington paramedic, Sean Thompson.
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21 Apr 2020
Plan helps whānau face an uncertain future
Tahu Hikuroa’s aggressive brain tumours mean his future is uncertain. But, having an advance care plan has helped Tahu and wife Jo to make some tough decisions and feel more in control about what lies ahead.
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30 Mar 2020
Worried about COVID-19? In uncertain times it's good to make a plan
Aotearoa is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an unsettling time, and it is natural for people to be anxious.
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12 Feb 2020
Doing an advance care plan gave Cheryl peace of mind
Cheryl Cameron is a retired filmmaker. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 12 years ago but hasn’t let that slow her down.
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19 Feb 2019
National campaign encourages conversations about what matters at end of life | He kaupapa whakatairanga ā-motu e whakatītina ana i ngā kōrerorero mō ngā mea nui i te whakamatenga
A new campaign Kia kōrero | Let’s talk encourages people to plan for their future health care, with a focus on what matters to them. It features the personal stories of six New Zealanders at different stages of life and wellness.
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