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Treatment of adults with acute heart failure that can be safely managed in the community.
View detailsThis service provides funding for the initial testing for COVID-19. This funding incorporates both RAT and PCR swabs. If there is a requirement for a RAT to be carried out by a clinician for an in-person consultation, this will only be funded if it is positive AND the patient meets criteria for anti-viral medications. No simultaneous claiming against any other funding stream can be made.
View detailsVaccination for people and whānau eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
View detailsTreatment of patients with suspected DVT with a Wells Score of >= 2 or a positive D-dimer.
View detailsIV treatment for adults with moderate dehydration not responsive to oral fluids +/- antiemetic that can be safely managed in the community e.g. gastroenteritis, hyperemesis gravis, migraine.
Oral rehydration only for children (6months - 15yrs) with moderate dehydration or at risk of getting severely dehydrated due to gastroenteritis that can be managed safely in the community.
IV treatment for adults with moderate dehydration not responsive to oral fluids +/- antiemetic that can be safely managed in the community e.g. gastroenteritis, hyperemesis gravis, migraine.
Oral rehydration only for children (6months - 15yrs) with moderate dehydration or at risk of getting severely dehydrated due to gastroenteritis that can be managed safely in the community.
Treatment for patients with ENT conditions that can be acutely and safely managed, such as epistaxis.
View detailsThe ED High Users Primary Care Reconnection Service is designed to re-establish (or establish) the connection of individuals and whanau with their primary care team, by providing funded consultations to develop and implement a comprehensive shared care plan alongside the relevant care partners to empower increased self-management and planned accessing of health services.
View detailsThe Service is intended to facilitate the care of terminally ill patients in their home or the practice environment by increasing access to primary care.
View detailsTreatment of febrile (>38 C) children with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
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