The Last Straw! Race parameter: A NZ conundrum

In response to ‘The Last Straw’

“…The dangers of using race as a homogenous term in health professions education are concisely articulated in this recent article, 1 We also wonder if the game might be adaptable to encompass knowledge of specific populations, their history, their concerns and their relation to health care. The game could be demonstrated not only in medical schools to give students a framework for exploring the intersectional concerns of their future patients but also in introductory sessions for health care professionals arriving in new locations to learn about the specific populations they would be serving.…”

Initiating decolonization: from The Last Straw! to Whāriki

“…Thus, the early focus in adaptation was examining the race component of the game. This examination was published recently (Gilbert et al, 2021). This short report is about the broader project process of adapting TLS to prioritize a worldview that encompasses Māori perspectives.…”