Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore disparities between Māori and non‐Māori patients with respect to triage acuity and disposition based on presenting complaint.MethodsThis was a retrospective review of 5788 (n = 594 Māori, n = 5194 non‐Māori) ED visits in February 2021, extracted from the hospital data warehouse.ResultsMāori were triaged similarly to non‐Māori but were less likely to be admitted compared to non‐Māori: relative risk 0.87 (0.78, 0.97), P = 0.008.ConclusionMāori were less likely to be admitted for similar presenting complaints, despite similar triage acuity. Further research is required to determine the reasons for this apparent inequity.
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