DOCTOR NOT CONSULTED
MAORI WOMAN'S DEATH COMMENT BY CORONER [by telegraph OWN correspondent] WHANGAREI, Sunday
" Although I have repeatedly advised the absolute necessity of natives seeking medical assistance from the district nurse, medical officer of health, or general medical practitioners, whenever sickness occurs, this is another case where treatment has not been obtained," said the District Coroner, Mr. C. F. Collins, J.P., yesterday when holding an inquiry into the death pf Mary Mahanga, a Maori, aged 38, single, of Tahere, who died suddenly last night. Evidence was given that deceased had not been to see a doctor for five years. Dr. S. H. Ward, of Whangarei, said death was duo to pulmonary phthisis (lung trouble). A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned, the coroner again stressing the importance of calling in medical assistance in the case of sickness. Ho pointed out to the natives present at the inquest that even if destitute, the Maoris are entitled to medical assistance from the district nurse or medical officer of health.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22215, 16 September 1935, Page 10
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