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17 programmes available
Lakes | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Musculoskeletal
The ACC MRI pathways support GPs and nurse practitioners to make direct referrals for MRIs, for eligible patients who have had a course of active physiotherapy.
Lakes | Under 18 | Cardiovascular | Gastroenterology | Neurology | Renal | Preventative | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Musculoskeletal | Respiratory | Skin | Wellbeing | Primary options | Children & youth
Treatment of children (<15yrs) presenting with a fever of >38 C with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
Lakes | Under 18 | Allergy | Respiratory | Diabetes | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Gastroenterology | Wellbeing | Musculoskeletal | Neurology | Renal | Skin | Children & youth
This service aims to improve access to after hours care for children under 14.
Lakes | Under 18 | Over 65 | Over 18 | Musculoskeletal | Primary options
Treatment of adults with suspicion of pathological fracture where there is no history of injury and children aged 8-16 years for suspicion of SUFE (unexplained hip, or knee pain, especially if the hip is internally rotated and flexed).
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Musculoskeletal
The ACC MRI pathways support GPs and nurse practitioners to make direct referrals for MRIs, for eligible patients who have had a course of active physiotherapy.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Cardiovascular | Gastroenterology | Neurology | Respiratory | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Musculoskeletal | Renal | Skin | Primary options | Children & youth
Treatment of children (<15yrs) presenting with a fever of >38 C with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Allergy | Diabetes | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Gastroenterology | Musculoskeletal | Neurology | Renal | Respiratory | Skin | Wellbeing | Children & youth
This service aims to improve access to after hours care for children under 14.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Musculoskeletal | Primary options
Treatment of adults with suspicion of pathological fracture where there is no history of injury and children aged 8-16 years for suspicion of SUFE (unexplained hip, or knee pain, especially if the hip is internally rotated and flexed).
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Musculoskeletal | Advanced primary options
This programme provides funding for Zoledronic acid infusions for patients who meet the PHARMAC special authority criteria for administration.
Taranaki | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Musculoskeletal
The ACC MRI pathways support GPs and nurse practitioners to make direct referrals for MRIs, for eligible patients who have had a course of active physiotherapy.
Taranaki | Under 18 | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Musculoskeletal | Renal | Skin | Cardiovascular | Gastroenterology | Neurology | Respiratory | Primary options | Children & youth
Treatment of children (<15yrs) presenting with a fever of >38 C with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
Taranaki | Under 18 | Diabetes | Gastroenterology | Neurology | Respiratory | Wellbeing | Allergy | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Musculoskeletal | Renal | Skin | Children & youth
This service aims to improve access to after hours care for children under 14.
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