MEDIA RELEASE
EMBARGOED IN NORTHLAND UNTIL
0800 JUNE 22ND 2007
DR SHANE RETI – NZ HARKNESS
FELLOW 2007 TO HARVARD
DR SHANE RETI(QSM), MBChB,
MMedSci, a
2007-08 Commonwealth Fund Harkness Fellow in Health Care Policy and Practice,
is a primary care doctor and senior lecturer(Hon) in the Department of General
Practice and Primary Health Care at the University of Auckland. He is a 3rd
term ministerial appointment as a director of the Northland District Health
Board. He is a recipient of the Queens Service Medal (QSM) for Public Service
for his contribution to medical research, health, and Maori education. His
research has won national literary and research awards, and produced articles
in journals such as the New Zealand
Medical Journal, New Zealand Family Physician, and American Journal of Diabetes. Dr Reti qualified as a physician from
Auckland University, earned a diploma in dermatological science from Cardiff
University, a diploma in professional ethics from Auckland University, and
received his master’s degree with honours in medical sciences, also from
Auckland University. Dr Reti is of Ngapuhi and Tainui descent.
On
September 1st, Dr Reti will leave his practice in Northland, and his
ministerial appointment to the Northland DHB to take up a dual appointment to
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital & Harvard Medical School in Boston,
Massachusetts. Dr Reti’s wife Christine, a teacher at St Francis Xavier School,
will join him at the end of the year. Dr Reti will be working with the
following world experts and leaders in their field:
Primary
Mentors – Dr Henry Feldman, Dr Janice Walker
Secondary
Mentors – Prof Charles Safran
“It is with some sadness that I leave the wonderful people of Northland
to take up this appointment. The bulk of my work to date has been about, and
for the people of Northland and I would willingly relive every step. As this
chapter closes, the next chapter is on an international stage developing core
international experience at the highest level, around health policy, health
systems, and health leadership. It is my intention to bring these skills back
to New Zealand to apply to the betterment of
New Zealanders as a whole. This may take me out of Northland for a
while, but rest assured - my heart will always beat for Northland and I remain
the faithful servant.”
“Dr
Reti welcomes New Zealand graduate Dr Rupert Scott as his replacement at the
practice”
CONTACTS:
Dr
Shane Reti 021 270 3752
The
Commonwealth Fund of New York (sponsors of the Harkness Fellowship)
Robin Osborn, vice president
and director of The Commonwealth Fund's International Program in Health Policy
and Practice (0700 - 1000 NZ = 1400 - 1700 EST) Phone Mob + 1 917 208 5040
Phone PA Pam Terry + 1 212 606 3874
Prof
Tom Delbanco via Media Officer Jerry Berger (0700 - 1000 NZ = 1400 - 1700 EST)Phone + 1 617 667 7308
"Examining
patient access to electronic personal health records (PHR)
-
policies, protocols, what can be learnt from the US experience, and the
implications
of PHR access cross-culturally and for patients with chronic illnesses"
1.To
evaluate different types of PHRs, which would include both PHRs linked to the
EHR, and those that are not, to include:
2.
To evaluate the main PHR models, including a comparison of their history,
development and current status using the "Framework for Comparing PHR
Models" (Connecting for Health 2004)model based on 3 broad areas of:
a.
Where and how do patients access their PHR
b.
How does information get into the PHR
c.
What can people do with their PHR
3.
To specifically observe and participate in the redevelopment of the Caregroup
PHR Patient Site
4.
To evaluate the role of PHRs cross-culturally and in chronic care management
5.
What do each of these platforms offer in this area and a more focused
consideration of questions including:
best maximise the potential of PHRs ?
PHR and chronic care management and does it vary for
different chronic
Illnesses ?