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21 programmes available
Taranaki | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Skin | Primary options | Skin excisions
Antibiotic treatment for patients aged 15 years and older with moderate cellulitis. Oral antibiotic therapy is the preferred option.
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.
Waikato | 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.
Waikato | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Skin | Primary options | Skin excisions
Antibiotic treatment for patients aged 15 years and older with moderate cellulitis. Oral antibiotic therapy is the preferred option.
Waikato | Under 18 | Cardiovascular | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Gastroenterology | Musculoskeletal | Neurology | Respiratory | 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.
Waikato | 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.
Waikato | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Skin | Skin excisions
The subsidy provides a payment so that skin lesion surgical procedures can be offered to patients who would otherwise be unable to afford this service.
Waikato | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Skin | Skin excisions
This service provides funding for excision of suspected skin cancers referred from a GP or practice to, and recommended for removal by, the Te Whatu Ora Waikato teledermatology service.
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