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Abdominal pain (POAC)
Lakes | Gastroenterology | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

Treatment of patients with abdominal pain, who are haemodynamically stable.

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ACC Cellulitis (POAC)
Lakes | Skin | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

Antibiotic treatment for patients aged 15 years and older with moderate cellulitis funded by ACC. Oral antibiotic therapy is the preferred option.

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ACC Deep venous thrombosis - DVT (POAC)
Lakes | Cardiovascular | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

Treatment of patients with suspected ACC related DVT with a Wells Score of >= 2 or a positive D-dimer.

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ACC GP MRI service
Lakes | Musculoskeletal | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

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.

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Aclasta (Zoledronic acid infusions) Lakes
Lakes | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

This programme provides funding for Aclasta infusions for eligible patients. The infusion is to be provided in the community by the patient’s general practice.  

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Acute ECG (POAC)
Lakes | Cardiovascular | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

Treatment of patients with low risk undifferentiated chest pain where the diagnosis is unclear, but the patient would otherwise be sent acutely to hospital for ECG. This funding does not cover the cost of a routine ECG

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Asthma (POAC)
Lakes | Respiratory | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

Treatment of patients with moderate asthma exacerbation that can be safely managed in the community.

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Cellulitis (POAC)
Lakes | Skin | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

Antibiotic treatment for patients aged 15 years and older with moderate cellulitis. Oral antibiotic therapy is the preferred option.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (POAC)
Lakes | Respiratory | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65

Treatment of patients with an acute or sub-acute COPD exacerbation that can be safely managed in the community

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Community strength and balance (referral)
Lakes | Preventative | Over 18 | Over 65

This service is provided by the Reviva rehab team. The team will work with the person in their own home or in a class setting providing a strength and balance programme prescribed for them.

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Taranaki
47 Molesworth Street
New Plymouth 4310
+64 6 759 4364
Tairāwhiti
Level 1
259-299 Gladstone Road (entrance via Cobden Street)
Gisborne 4010
PO Box 1188
Gisborne 4040
06 863 2661
Lakes
Level 1
95 Te Heuheu Street
Taupō 3330
PO Box 1716
Taupō 3351
+64 7 376 0060
Waikato
Norris Ward McKinnon House
Level 3
711 Victoria Street
Hamilton 3204
PO Box 983
Hamilton 3240
+64 7 839 2888
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