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Treatment of febrile (>38 C) children with moderate/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
View detailsThis service aims to improve access to after hours care for children under 14.
View detailsA funded initial consult is available for eligible unenrolled Taranaki patients wanting to enrol with a Pinnacle general practice.
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 detailsHuman Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily oral tablet that, when taken as prescribed, can greatly reduce HIV infections as part of a combination prevention strategy. This programme provides funding for patients who meet the Ministry of Health Special Authority for PreP and must be delivered by a GP who meets the minimum education requirements.
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 ingested metal foreign body in children with no red flags.
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 that can be safely managed in primary care.
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