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Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) disproportionately affect Indigenous populations. Coronial inquests highlight critical healthcare deficits, emphasizing the need for improved diagnosis and treatment, especially for First Nations Peoples.

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  • Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) represent a significant health burden, particularly among First Nations Peoples in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Pacific.
  • These conditions are notably over-represented in Indigenous populations, necessitating a focused public health and legal examination.

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  • Coronial inquests between 2012 and 2022 in Australia scrutinized healthcare deficits contributing to ARF and RHD deaths, including cases within Indigenous communities and in custody.
  • The review highlights the rarity of coronial scrutiny for natural illness deaths, underscoring the severity and systemic issues surrounding ARF and RHD mortality.

Key Insights:

  • Inquests reveal critical failures in the diagnosis and treatment of ARF and RHD, impacting vulnerable First Nations communities.
  • There is a compelling need to address the lessons learned from these inquests to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Outlook:

  • Further coronial inquests are recommended to assess the adequacy of responses to previous recommendations and ensure effective implementation of improved diagnostic and treatment strategies.
  • Sustained attention and action are crucial to mitigate the impact of ARF and RHD on First Nations Peoples and reduce health inequities.