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A New Zealand study investigates patient concerns over doctors’ self-referrals to providers with financial ties, aiming to boost transparency and trust.
A University of Auckland survey led by Professors Jaime King and Jo Manning is examining New Zealand patients’ experiences with doctors who refer them to healthcare providers with financial ties, a practice known as self-referral.
While disclosure is required by the Medical Council, research shows patients often feel unable to question such referrals due to fear of appearing distrustful.
The study focuses on Māori perspectives and explores solutions like a public registry of doctors’ financial interests—detailing nature, value, and duration of conflicts—to improve transparency, reduce patient anxiety, and strengthen trust in healthcare.
Findings may influence policies on ethics, competition, and the sustainability of New Zealand’s public health system.
Un estudio de Nueva Zelanda investiga las preocupaciones de los pacientes sobre las auto-referencias de los médicos a proveedores con vínculos financieros, con el objetivo de aumentar la transparencia y la confianza.