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Do you really see me or just my disability?

18 Nov 2021

The resource Do you really see me or just my disability? was developed by Bay of Plenty DHB quality and patient safety coordinator Cheryl Shearer and tells the stories of seven people living with disabilities.

The booklet is designed to improve the way staff communicate with patients living with disabilities (tāngata whaikaha).


Published: 18 Nov 2021 Modified: 18 Nov 2021