Pregnant Wiradjuri woman Naomi Williams died due to medical racism.
Coroner's recommendations:
auditing stats for discharging Indigenous & non-Indigenous patients against medical advice
auditing, triage times & referrals for drug & alcohol reviewshttps://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2019/07/29/inquest-finds-naomi-williams-should-have-received-more-examinations1 …
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Aboriginal people are stereotyped as drug users & denied proper care. Medical staff treat Indigenous people poorly & they are put off seeking care. Recommendations:
Aboriginal Health Liaison Workers are available 24-hours a day
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'I think, the reality is, if Naomi had presented to Tumut Hospital as a non-Indigenous person in the months leading up, her treatment would’ve been completely different.' - Prof
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On 1 Jan 2016, Naomi Williams, 6 months pregnant, went to hospital in severe pain. Staff gave her paracetamol and ice, then sent her home. She died 15 hours later of meningococcal and septicaemia.
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Cultural safety guidelines by @CATSINaM, developed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives, address medical racism through cultural training. Principles relevant to all health professions (download "Health Curriculum Framework") https://www.catsinam.org.au/communications/publications …
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