Routledge Haemophilia in Aotearoa New Zealand - Routledge Studies

Haemophilia in Aotearoa New Zealand: More Than A Bleeding Nuisance offers a deep look into the lives of those living with bleeding disorders. Part of the Routledge Studies in Health and Medical Anthropology, this book is built on long-term ethnographic research to provide a detailed analysis of the human experience. Readers will explore the realities of diagnosis and how families manage medical routines within their daily lives. The text examines how parents and children navigate care, the development of gendered experiences with haemophilia, and the ethical questions raised by new technologies used for testing, treatment, and reproduction. This study also addresses the historical impact of the infected blood tragedy and its lasting consequences for the haemophilia community. It is an essential resource for those interested in medical anthropology, sociology, and the social history of healthcare in New Zealand.