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Lakes | Under 18 | Primary options | Gastroenterology
Treatment 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.
Lakes | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Cardiovascular | Primary options
Administration of IV adenosine treatment for patients with rapid palpitations and a systolic BP >100.
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).
Lakes | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Neurology | Primary options
Treatment of patients with acute neurological conditions that can be managed safely in primary care e.g. migraine.
Lakes | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Respiratory | Primary options
Treatment for adults and children with moderate pneumonia that can be managed safely in the community.
Lakes | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Renal | Primary options
Treatment of patients with acute urological problems that can be managed safely in primary care.
Lakes | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Wellbeing | Primary options
Treatment of patients who are acutely unwell and for whom 3 nights of respite care would be sufficient to avoid a hospital admission.
Lakes | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Allergy | Primary options
Treatment of patients with a severe allergic reaction, who have not had anaphylaxis, are haemodynamically stable and can be safely managed in the community.
Lakes | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Women's health | Primary options
Treatment for women who are haemodynamically stable with pelvic pain and can be safely managed in the community. Investigation of retained products of conception where the patient no longer qualifies for maternity funding.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Gastroenterology | Primary options
Treatment of patients with abdominal pain, who are haemodynamically stable.
Tairāwhiti | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Skin | Primary options | Skin excisions
Antibiotic treatment for patients aged 15 years and older with moderate cellulitis funded by ACC. Oral antibiotic therapy is the preferred option.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Cardiovascular | Primary options
Treatment of patients with suspected ACC related DVT with a Wells Score of >= 2 or a positive D-dimer.
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