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This service aims to improve access to after hours care for children under 14.
View detailsTreatment of adults and children aged between 6 months and 15 years with moderate dehydration secondary to gastroenteritis not responsive to oral fluids +/- antiemetic, which can be safely managed in the community.
View detailsBest Start kōwae are a suite of best practice based assessment modules designed to improve quality care throughout the pregnancy and postpartum journey. They are designed to support consistent, comprehensive, and quality care by promoting enquiry, management, and referral to support services. The modules are designed with a pro-equity approach for Māori hapū māmā and pēpī Māori.
View detailsPatients identified as being at risk of being hepatitis C positive are able to be screened at a range of service providers. If any of these patients are hepatitis C antibody positive they can then engage with general practice in order to have further testing and possible treatment initiated.
View detailsCervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Early detection of persistent HPV infections through HPV Primary Screening, in addition to HPV vaccination efforts, is intended to help the country meet its goal of eliminating cervical cancer.
View detailsTreatment of women with moderate dehydration secondary to hyperemesis gravidarum not responsive to oral fluids +/- antiemetic that can be safely managed in the community.
View detailsTreatment of ingested metal foreign body in children with no red flags i.e. if object is a disc battery, sharp object, object >5cm, multiple magnets.
View detailsThis programme is available for people with type 2 diabetes who need to start insulin. The service provides funding for an initial consultation to start insulin and one follow up appointment.
View detailsThis programme provides funding for IV iron infusions for patients who meet the PHARMAC special authority criteria for prescribing subsidised ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject) in the community.
View detailsAdministration of IV adenosine treatment for patients with rapid palpitations and a systolic BP >100.
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