Welcome to Wāhi Kōrero, a safe and anonymous place to share health-related stories.
Nau mai ki Wāhi Kōrero, he wāhi haumaru, he wāhi kirimuna ki te tuari i ngā kōrero hauora.
We encourage you to share your experiences of health care, particularly those that are not often heard. The stories shared on this site will be used for research and will help decision-makers improve health outcomes.
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E akiaki ana mātou i a koe ki te tuari i ō wheako tautiaki ā-hauora, ka tino pērā mō ngā mea me uaua ka rangona. Ko ngā kōrero ka tuarihia i tēnei pae ka whakamahia mō ngā rangahau me te āwhina i tā ngā kaiwhakatau whanake ake i ngā putanga hauora.
Tirohia ā mātou kaupapa me ngā kōrero kua tuarihia.
Mostly it’s cost of going, so I have to be really sick to go. And trust issues with Dr (previous Dr retired, don’t get to see same Dr to build…
Read Full Story >I was too whakamā to reach out for help when suicidal with serious withdrawal akathisia from drug withdrawal reactions, owing to the shaming and stigmatising behaviours of psychiatrists. I’d already…
Read Full Story >Its really hard to get a GP and i feel when i do get a appointment it is rushed and i am not listened to
Read Full Story >I felt too whakamā to go to the doctor
Mostly it’s cost of going, so I have to be really sick to go. And trust issues with Dr (previous Dr retired, don’t get to see same Dr to build…
Read Full Story >I felt too whakamā to go to the doctor
I was too whakamā to reach out for help when suicidal with serious withdrawal akathisia from drug withdrawal reactions, owing to the shaming and stigmatising behaviours of psychiatrists. I’d already…
Read Full Story >I felt too whakamā to go to the doctor
Its really hard to get a GP and i feel when i do get a appointment it is rushed and i am not listened to
Read Full Story >I felt too whakamā to go to the doctor
I was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum and knew nothing about it. I saw a doctor who first said it was morning sickness and should subside. After losing 12kg in one…
Read Full Story >I felt too whakamā to go to the doctor
I had ongoing UTI's. If I even thought about sex I got an infection. After multiple visits over time, the doctor made me feel as though this was something I…
Read Full Story >I felt too whakamā to go to the doctor
I feel to Whakama to go to the Doctor's as I was labelled as a 'Medical Seeking Parent ' due to my eldest having a chronic pain condition.
Read Full Story >When your story is submitted it will be sent to our team to moderate, from there we will post your story anonymously.
We won’t know it’s you or your story, all stories are submitted anonymously.
Your story will be used to explain to decision makers how healthcare is experienced and the potential areas for improvement.
I wish I could have been honest about terrible sleep - I lied and said sleep was okay, because I didn't want suggestions to sleep train. I also didn't mention…
Read Full Story >I am a first time Mama and although I had all the support from Whanau and friends I still opted to do well-child checks instead of just going to doctors…
Read Full Story >I wish that the post natal support that I received was for both my child and myself. I had regular check in for my child's health, but our decision to…
Read Full Story >All identifying details will be removed so your story will remain anonymous.
When your story is submitted it will be sent to our team to moderate. After all personal information has been removed, your story will be posted to the site anonymously.
Your story will be used in research to explain how healthcare is experienced. It will show potential areas for improvement.
Don't worry, we won't show this information on this website. The information you share helps us to understand groups of people with different backgrounds and experiences. This helps us make better suggestions for improvements.
